Philander Knox

Philander Knox is a Pennsylvania historical marker in Brownsville, Fayette County, dedicated 1946.

Fayette County · dedicated 1946 · 322 Front St., Brownsville

Born May 6, 1853 in a house still standing on Front Street. Attorney-General in 1901, leading the anti-trust fight. A U.S. Senator, 1904-09. Secretary of State under Taft. Re-elected Senator in 1917. Died in 1921.

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Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov

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