Birthplace of John Alfred Brashear (1840-1920) - PLAQUE
Famed as a maker of astronomical instruments. Distinguished as Pennsylvania's "best loved citizen." "Somewhere beneath the stars is a work which you alone were meant to do. Never rest until you have found it." John Alfred Brashear.
USGS Historical Topographic Map CollectionUSGS Historical Topographic Map CollectionDavid Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford LibrariesUSGS Historical Topographic Map CollectionDavid Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries
Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov
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