John S. Fisher
Inscription
Governor of Pennsylvania, 1927-1931, was born on a farm, 1 mile NE of here, in 1867. He supported an extensive State building program, revised the State fiscal system, and promoted the conservation of natural resources. Died in 1940.
Location
AddressPA 85 just E of Rt. 210 junction and Plumville
CountyIndiana
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.793750, -79.164280
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