Joseph Rothrock
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N 40° 29.974 W 077° 44.430
18T E 267771 N 4486815
Joseph Rothrock was known as the "Father of Pennsylvania Forestry"
Waymark Code: WMEMC
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 06/11/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member unimoggers
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Joseph was born April 9, 1839 in McVeytown, Pennsylvania and died June 2, 1922 in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Joseph had several degrees, including one from Harvard. He also held many jobs over his life, but is probably best known for his forestry work in PA. "Rothrock State Forest" in central PA is named in his honor.

The website listed below is the PA DCNR page with information about Rothrock. A more in depth biography is listed on this website.

Marker Text:
Born here April 9, 1839. Conservationist and father of the State Forest idea in Pennsylvania. Pioneer in development of forest fire control, reforestation, and scientific forestry.

Marker Name: Joseph T. Rothrock

County: Mifflin

Date Dedicated: 04/01/1947

Marker Type: Roadside

Location: U.S. 22 & 522 at McVeytown

Category: Environment, Professions & Vocations

Website: [Web Link]
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