JAY GOULD
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N 41° 14.062 W 075° 27.600
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There are two Jay Gould markers... this one is on SR 2016.
Waymark Code: WMQC
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 08/30/2005
Views: 43
Marker Name: Jay Gould
County: Lackawanna
Date Dedicated: 1947/6/18
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: SR 2016, Thornhurst
Category: Professions & Vocations, Business & Industry
Marker Text:
The first business venture of the noted speculator and railroad manipulator was in this village, then called Gouldsboro. Here, 1856-61, he owned a large tannery with Zaddock Pratt. The tannery profits became the basis of his fortune.
Marker Name: Not listed
County: Not listed
Date Dedicated: Not listed
Marker Type: Not listed
Location: Not listed
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Website: Not listed
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