Governor James Addams Beaver in Millerstown, Pennsylvania
historical marker
In Millerstown, Pennsylvania, a historical marker commemorates Governor James Addams Beaver. This marker was erected in 2020 by the Borough of Millerstown and the Historical Society of Perry County. James Addams Beaver was born in Millerstown, Perry County, on October 21, 1837. He served as a soldier during the American Civil War, where he was wounded four times and lost a leg in 1864. He achieved the rank of Brigadier-General. Following his military career, Beaver became a statesman, serving as the 20th Governor of Pennsylvania from 1887 to 1891. He also served as a jurist, appointed as a judge to the first state Superior Court in 1895, a position he held until his death in 1914. The marker's erection in 2020 coincided with the Perry County Bicentennial, marking 200 years since the county's formation on March 22, 1820. This marker recognizes Governor Beaver's significant contributions as a soldier, statesman, and jurist, connecting his life to the history of Perry County.