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History of Schellsburg, (Bedford County) PennsylvaniaOur database does not include an historic photo for Schellsburg, (Bedford County) Pennsylvania, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:Biographical Sketch of Rush Clark Rush Clark, representative, was born in Schellsburg, Pa., Oct. 1, 1834. He was admitted to the bar and began practice in Iowa City, Iowa, in 1853. He was a representative in the state legislature, 1860-64; speaker of the house, 1862-64, and a member of Governor Kirkwood's staff 1861-62. He was a trustee of Iowa university 1862-66. In 1876 he was again a representative in the state legislature, and in 1877 was elected a representative in the 45th congress. He died in Washington, D. C., April 29, 1879. |
Pennsylvania Facts: Bedford County Facts: Seat: BedfordEstablished: 1771 Formed from: Cumberland Additional Local History Notes: The 1854 Gazetteer of the United States by Thomas Baldwin shows: SCHELLSBURG, a post-borough of Bedford co., Pennsylvania, on the turnpike from Bedford to Pittsburg, 9 miles W. from Bedford Population in 1850, 360; in 1853, about 500. Schellsburg is situated 382 meters above sea level. |