Inscription
A fine example of Greek Revival architecture. It was erected in 1835-36 at a cost of $3500, mostly given by Shippen and Huidekoper families. Planned by the builder of Fort Sumter, General George W. Cullum.
Location
AddressMain & Chestnut Sts., Meadville
CityMeadville
CountyCrawford
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.637550, -80.150270
Sources
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The canal visible beyond the field was built 1827-1834.
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Crawford County
Meadville, PA
Formed March 12, 1800 from Allegheny County.
Byron D. Benson (1832-1888)
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A founder and first president of Tidewater Pipe Co., est. 1878.
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