Christopher Sholes
Inscription
Typewriter inventor, was born near here Feb. 14, 1819. Went to school and worked as a printer at Danville. Migrated to Wisconsin at the age of 20. His first writing machine patent was issued June 23, 1868.
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Fort Bosley
Located in the forks of the Chillisquaqua on east bank of the north branch.
Montgomery House
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Built in 1792 as the residence of General William Montgomery, pioneer settler and father of the founder of Danville.
Christopher Sholes
Danville, PA
Typewriter inventor, born at Mooresburg Feb. 14, 1819.
Montour County
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Formed May 3, 1850 from Columbia County.
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