Meadville
N 41° 37.631 W 080° 09.252
17T E 570454 N 4608729
Marker about city of Meadville.
Waymark Code: WMT0J
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/01/2006
Views: 22
Near the old Talon Zipper facory.
Marker Text:
Founded in 1788 by David Mead and other settlers from the Wyoming region. In 1800 made county seat. First direct primary in U.S. held here in 1842. Making of hookless fasteners was pioneered here.
Marker Name: Meadville
County: Crawford
Date Dedicated: 11/01/1946
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: U.S. 322 S of Meadville
Category: Cities & Towns
Website: [Web Link]
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