Corry Recognized at PGC Birthplace
A historical marker has been unveiled commemorating Corry as the birthplace of the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
A meeting led by businessman H.A. Penrose in the northwestern Pennsylvania city in 1890 led to the formation of the Pennsylvania State Sportsmen's Association. That became the Pennsylvania Game Commission in 1895.
The historical marker was unveiled at Corry City Park.
Another marker honoring Joshua Merrill was unveiled near the firefighters' memorial. Merrill was the chief chemist and manager of Corry's former Downor Oil Works that flourished during the oil boom in the 1860s.
The markers were approved by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
A meeting led by businessman H.A. Penrose in the northwestern Pennsylvania city in 1890 led to the formation of the Pennsylvania State Sportsmen's Association. That became the Pennsylvania Game Commission in 1895.
The historical marker was unveiled at Corry City Park.
Another marker honoring Joshua Merrill was unveiled near the firefighters' memorial. Merrill was the chief chemist and manager of Corry's former Downor Oil Works that flourished during the oil boom in the 1860s.
The markers were approved by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
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