John K. Tener
(1863-1946)
Governor of Pennsylvania, 1911-1915. Highlights of his administration included creation of statewide primary elections and a state highway system; establishment of the Department of Labor & Industry and Pennsylvania Historical Commission. Member of Congress, 1909-11. Professional baseball player,1885-90; president, National League, 1913-18. Born in Ireland, he came to the U.S. at age nine. Resident of Charleroi after 1891.
Marker is at the intersection of Fallowfield Street (Pennsylvania Route 88) and 7th Street, on the left when traveling south on Fallowfield Street.
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