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William F. Packer

Centre County · dedicated 1971 · N Eagle Valley Rd. (PA 150) at Walnut St./Howard Divide Rd. (PA 26), Howard

The newspaper editor and publisher, and Governor of the Commonwealth, 1858-61, was born April 2, 1807, in a house which stood nearby. He died, 1870, in Williamsport and is chiefly remembered for his interest in improved transportation facilities.

David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries

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

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