Thomas McKean

Thomas McKean is a Pennsylvania historical marker in Franklin Twp., Chester County, dedicated 1974.

Chester County · dedicated 1974 · 1895 New London Rd. (PA 896) between Pennbrook Dr. and Walnut Glen Rd., NW of PA 841, Franklin Twp.

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The signer of the Declaration of Independence, Chief Justice of Pennsylvania and Governor, from 1799 to 1808, was born on this farm on March 19, 1734. Also active in the politics of Delaware, he encouraged Caesar Rodney to cast the deciding vote for American independence.

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Thomas McKean

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