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Claims to Fame
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FOXBURG GOLF CLUB
Oldest course in continuous use in the U.S. Also houses the Golf Hall of Fame.
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HIGHEST BRIDGE ON I-80
The bridge spans the Allegheny river on Interstate 80 near Emlenton.
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SUMMER HOME OF PRESIDENT BUCHANAN
Only Pennsylvania president had a summer home in Lucinda.
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FIRST WOMAN EVER ELECTED TO STATE OFFICE
The Honorable Genevieve Blatt, East Brady native, was Secretary of Internal Affairs from 1955 – 1967.
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HONORABLE GRACE M. SLOAN
State Treasurer from 1961 – 1964; Auditor General from 1965 – 1968; and State Treasurer from 1969 – 1976.
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COOK FOREST
The most important tract of virgin timber, composed of primeval white pine to be found in the state. The park receives thousands of visitors each year.
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THE LEATHERWOOD ANTI-HORSE THIEF ASSOCIATION
Unique in continuing active membership for over 100 years. Famous throughout the state and nation. The association is usually referred to as “The Clarion County Horsethieves.”
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THE AUTUMN LEAF FESTIVAL
Held every fall is a weeklong festival held in the County Seat of Clarion. The festival has received national recognition since 1998.
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CLARION UNIVERSITY
The University is well known throughout the nation al one of the best teacher’s colleges. Also many CUP graduates have excelled in the field of sports; including Olympian Rod Eiter and 1996 Olympic Wrestling Gold Metal Winner Kurt Angle.
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Interstate-80
The nationwide interstate has six exits in Clarion County. This access has brought considerable industry to the county.
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MISS TEENAGE AMERICA – Melissa Galbraith in 1973
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MOTHER OF THE YEAR (PA) – Louise Jordan in 1973
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MRS PENNSYLVANIA – Mrs. Charlotte Logue from Sligo
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Cecil B. Demille filmed the movie Unconquered at Cook Forest State Park in the early 1940s
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JIM KELLY
A professional quarterback for the Buffalo Bills and formerly of East Brady was inducted in the Football Hall of Fame in 2002. His family still resides in East Brady.