Stephen Foster. The great writer of folk songs and ballads lived in Towanda in 1840-41. He attended Towanda Academy on the hill a short time and stayed with his brother William, a canal official.

U.S. 6 (Main St.) near State St., Towanda, PA, United States

David Wilmot. The great Free-Soiler, who began the fight on slavery extension with the Wilmot Proviso in 1846, lived in this house. Republican Party founder; its first candidate for Governor. He died here in 1868.

U.S. 6 (York Ave.) above Barstow Ave., Towanda, PA, United States

Bradford County. Formed on February 21, 1810 from Lycoming and Luzerne counties. Named Ontario County until 1812; renamed for the second U.S. Attorney General, William Bradford. County seat of Towanda was incorporated 1828. Famous for Sullivan's March and David Wilmot.

Inside the County Courthouse, Main St., Towanda, PA, United States