Thaddeus Stevens
(1792-1868)
lawyer, abolitionist, ironmaster, defender of free public schools, United States Congressman (1849-1853), and United States Congressman (1859-1868)
Commemorated on 3 plaques
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Tapeworm Railroad. Begun in 1836 by the State of Pennsylvania, largely through the efforts of Thaddeus Stevens. The meandering railroad''s nickname was provided by its opponents. It was put up for sale in 1842. Just west of here stands its granite stone viaduct.
Fairfield Rd. (PA 116) & Iron Springs Rd. (SR 3014), Fairfield, PA, United States where they established
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Thaddeus Stevens. Lawyer, congressman, abolitionist, ironmaster, and defender of free public schools in Pennsylvania, lived in a house that stood on this site. He moved from here in 1842.
51 Chambersburg St., Gettysburg, PA, United States where they lived -1842)
Thaddeus Stevens. Lawyer, congressman, defender of free public schools, abolitionist, lies buried in the rear of this cemetery. He believed in the "Equality of man before his Creator." Resided in Lancaster from 1842 until his death, 1868.
W. Chestnut St. at Shreiner's Cemetery, at Chestnut & N Mulberry St., Lancaster, PA, United States where they lived (1842-1868)