Admiral Peary Park
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Gosffo
N 40° 27.678 W 078° 35.939
17T E 703573 N 4481727
Did he or didn't he? That is the question!
Waymark Code: WM42FN
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 06/28/2008
Views: 40
Marker Text:
Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary was born near Cresson on May 6, 1856. This Park and monument commemorate his birth and achievements. Administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Marker Name: Admiral Peary Park
County: Cambria
Date Dedicated: 11/14/1949
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: At site on SR 1005 just N of junction with SR 2014 W of Cresson
Category: Professions & Vocations, Military, Military Post-Civil War
Website: [Web Link]
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