Jacob Blakeslee, Jr. Historical

Jacob Blakeslee, Jr. Historical (HM1UHB)

Location: Blakeslee, PA 18610 Monroe County
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Country: United States of America
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N 41° 6.542', W 75° 36.491'

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1822-1896

Blakeslee was the influential community leader for whom this village was named. He was a merchant, farmer and lumberman, owning several thousand acres. A trustee of the Methodist Church built in 1852, and the town's first postmaster in 1883, Jacob was instrumental in helping the young area develop. He also served as School Director, Township Supervisor, and Justice of the Peace.
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HM NumberHM1UHB
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Placed ByPocono Lake Preserve
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Date Added Monday, September 19th, 2016 at 9:04am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18T E 448935 N 4551039
Decimal Degrees41.10903333, -75.60818333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 41° 6.542', W 75° 36.491'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds41° 6' 32.52" N, 75° 36' 29.46" W
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Area Code(s)570
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 5972 PA-115, Blakeslee PA 18610, US
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