John A. Brashear, astronomer, educator, was born here 1840. His grandfather kept the Brashear House, a leading tavern. In 1825 Lafayette spoke from its doorway to the people of Brownsville.

Marker is at the intersection of Market Street (technically Union Street here) (U.S. 40) and 6th Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Market Street (technically Union Street here).

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