William Bigler (1814-1880)
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deano1943
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The William Bigler Historical Marker is located at 11 North Second Street in Clearfield, Pennsylvania.
Waymark Code: WM1V4X
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 07/10/2007
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Historical Marker reads as follows;
State Senator, 1841-1847; Governor of Pennsylvania, 1852-1855; and U.S. Senator, 1856-1861. Opposed slavery; favored a Southern compromise to avoid the Civil War. His brother, John, was elected Governor of California, 1852. Resided here.
Marker Name: William Bigler (1814-1880)
County: Clearfield
Date Dedicated: 10/13/2004
Marker Type: City
Location: 11 N. Second Street, Clearfield
Category: Civil War, Government & Politics, Government & Politics 19th Century, Governors
Website: [Web Link]
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