Governor of Pennsylvania, 1853-55; birthplace about one mile west of here. In office he opposed the chartering of wildcat banks and passage of "omnibus bills." U.S. Senator 1856-1861. A brother, John, also born here, was Governor of California. 1852-1856.

Marker is at the intersection of Pennsylvania Route 34 and Pennsylvania Route 850 on State Route 34.

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