United States / Selinsgrove, PA

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Simon Snyder. Three-term Governor of the Commonwealth, 1808-1817, and member of the General Assembly, 1797- 1807. Pennsylvania's first governor of German descent. Built this home in the early 1800's, and resided here until his death. Buried in First Lutheran Church cemetery nearby.

121 N Market St., Selinsgrove, PA, United States

Simon Snyder. Three times Governor of the State, 1808-17, and member Assembly, 1797 to 1808, lived in Selinsgrove during that period. Died Nov. 9, 1819, in his home on Market St., which still stands. Buried First Lutheran Church cemetery.

SR 2017 (Market St.), Selinsgrove, PA, United States

Susquehanna University. Founded 1858 by the Evangelical Lutheran Church as the Missionary Institute and Susquehanna Female College. The present corporate title was adopted in 1895.

University Ave. near 18th St., Selinsgrove, PA, United States

Coxey's Army. Jacob Sechler Coxey (1854-1951), was born here. In 1894 he led a march of unemployed workers, popularly known as "Coxey's Army," on Washington. Public works programs and relief measures were asked. This focused attention on the plight of the unemployed.

814 N. Market St. (old U.S. 11 & 15), Selinsgrove, PA, United States

Simon Snyder Mansion - PLAQUE. This house was built in 1816 by Simon Snyder, governor of Pennsylvania, and was occupied by him until his death.

121 N. Market St. (old US 11 & 15), Selinsgrove, PA, United States