Raymond Philip Shafer (1917-2006)
Inscription
Pa. State Senator, 1959-63, Lt. Governor, 1963-67, and Governor, 1967-71. The 1874 state charter was substantially reformed at a constitutional convention during his term. He promoted improvements in welfare, transportation, education, and environment, and public sector unionization. He became counsel to Vice President Rockefeller and chair of the US/China Committee.
A WWII veteran and Allegheny College president, his first law office was here.
Location
Sources
More markers in Crawford
French Creek Feeder
The canal visible beyond the field was built 1827-1834.
Unitarian Church
Meadville, PA
A fine example of Greek Revival architecture.
Birthplace of the Direct Primary
Meadville, PA
Here in Crawford County on Sept. 9, 1842, direct primary elections were born when county Democrats used this system to nominate county...
Crawford County
Meadville, PA
Formed March 12, 1800 from Allegheny County.
Byron D. Benson (1832-1888)
Titusville, PA
A founder and first president of Tidewater Pipe Co., est. 1878.