David Bustill Bowser (1820-1900)
A self-taught Black artist, Bowser, who lived here, began his career as a landscape, sign emblem, and banner painter. He also painted portraits including several of Lincoln and one of abolitionist John Brown.
Penn State University LibrariesLeiden University LibrariesUSGS Historical Topographic Map CollectionLeiden University LibrariesHistorical map archives, georeferenced via Allmaps
Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov
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