25-686: Wyant is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Adam Martin Wyant (1869–1935), American politician Alexander Helwig Wyant (1836–1892), American landscape painter Andy Wyant (1867–1964), American football player Andrew Wyant , American fitness entrepreneur Emily Kathryn Wyant (1897–1942), American mathematician Fred Wyant (1934–2021), American football quarterback Gordon Wyant , Canadian lawyer and politician James C. Wyant , American optical engineer, entrepreneur, and professor Raymond E. Wyant (fl. 1990s–2010s), Chief Judge of
50-460: A picnic pavilion, playground equipment, and gardens. It is named in honor of former Public Safety director Gordon Hufnagle. Officer Hufnagle died saving lives during the Agnes Flood on June 21, 1972. A covered footbridge just north of the park was built in his honor in 1982. The Lewisburg Community Garden is a joint venture between Lewisburg Borough and Bucknell University . Opened in 2012,
75-528: Is an indication that Derr also had a daughter named Mary. The premise is further supported by the notion that the German word for street is Strasse (Straße, abbreviated St). At the time, street names were pronounced as Strasse Mary or Strasse George. Later, when signs were made to note the street names, the abbreviation for Strasse was allowed to remain, but the US/English abbreviation was redundantly added to
100-562: Is different from Wikidata All set index articles Adam Martin Wyant Adam Martin Wyant (September 15, 1869 – January 5, 1935) was an American politician who served as Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania . He served six terms, a total of twelve years, in the House. Wyant is also remembered for being the first professional football player to be elected to
125-743: Is located in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania , and also attended Bucknell for three years, playing on pioneer football teams there with his brother Andy. When Any left Bucknell to attend the University of Chicago Divinity School , Adam followed his brother to Chicago and played guard for the legendary coach, Amos Alonzo Stagg. In 1895, Adam graduated from the University of Chicago and returned to western Pennsylvania to teach in Mt. Pleasant . He moved to Greensburg, Pennsylvania , in 1896. In Greensburg, Wyant
150-552: The National Register of Historic Places . Historic Market Street is the borough's main thoroughfare. Lewisburg is located at 40°57′50″N 76°53′17″W / 40.96389°N 76.88806°W / 40.96389; -76.88806 (40.963895, -76.888154). According to the United States Census Bureau , the borough has a total area of 1.0 square mile (2.6 km ), all land. As of
175-570: The United States Congress . He played football from 1895 until 1897 with the Greensburg Athletic Association , an early professional club from Greensburg, Pennsylvania . He is also known for playing collegiate football for Bucknell University and the University of Chicago from 1890 through 1893. During his playing career, Wyant was cited by his coach at Chicago, Amos Alonzo Stagg , as “one of
200-549: The census of 2000, there were 5,620 people, 1,778 households, and 787 families residing in the borough. The population density was 5,724.7 inhabitants per square mile (2,210.3/km ). There were 1,938 housing units at an average density of 1,974.1 units per square mile (762.2 units/km ). The racial makeup of the borough was 91.57% White , 2.62% African American , 0.19% Native American , 2.79% Asian , 0.11% Pacific Islander , 1.00% from other races , and 1.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.33% of
225-577: The Provincial Court of Manitoba, Canada [REDACTED] Surname list This page lists people with the surname Wyant . If an internal link intending to refer to a specific person led you to this page, you may wish to change that link by adding the person's given name (s) to the link. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wyant&oldid=1190921807 " Category : Surnames Hidden categories: Articles with short description Short description
250-409: The average family size was 2.64. In the borough the population was spread out, with 10.0% under the age of 18, 45.9% from 18 to 24, 16.4% from 25 to 44, 12.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 22 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.3 males. The median income for a household in the borough
275-552: The best men that ever donned the canvas jacket” (which was then a part of the football uniform). Wyant also served at one time as principal of the Greensburg schools before becoming a U.S. Congressman. His brother, Andy , played at Bucknell and Chicago, under Amos Alonzo Stagg. He was elected into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1962. Adam Wyant was born near Kittanning on his family's rural farm in
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#1732776326475300-506: The famous Underground Railroad . The Susquehanna River has flooded on several occasions, notably in 1889, 1936, and 1972. The 1936 flood saw record-high water levels, while after the 1972 flood, the houses that formerly stood where Hufnagle Park is today were demolished. The Lewisburg Historic District , Chamberlin Iron Front Building , Packwood House-American Hotel , and Reading Railroad Freight Station are listed on
325-486: The other local settlers' homesteads were routinely sacked by Native Americans, Derr's lands remained free from attacks. Subsequently, in 1784, he worked with Samuel Weiser to lay out his combined land tracts, and create Derrstown. The name was later changed to Lewisburgh when Snyder County was created from Union County in 1855 (according to a local Keystone marker sign), but was known on original plans and deeds as Lewisburg before that time. U.S. Postal Service states that it
350-408: The population. There were 1,778 households, out of which 17.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.7% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 55.7% were non-families. 42.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.97 and
375-527: The signs. Over the centuries, Lewisburg has been a center of commerce in Union County. The West Branch Susquehanna River was used for logging and shipping, and remains of old factories and other ancient stone structures exist along the river banks. Prior to, and during, the Civil War, many abolitionists lived in the area, and several locations within the town of Lewisburg served as stopping points on
400-488: The time. In 1896, while still playing pro football, he became the first principal of Greensburg High School and soon thereafter became the city's first superintendent of schools. In the summer of 1897, he ended his football career and studied law at the University of Pittsburgh , and was admitted to the Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania Bar in 1902. He then commenced the practice of law in Greensburg. He
425-542: The village of Montgomeryville , son of Christian Yerty Wyant and Elizabeth John, both of Washington Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. Adam was named after his paternal grandfather whose ancestors (originally spelled Weyandt) were early German settlers of Bedford County, Pennsylvania arriving in October 1770 from Freinsheim , Palatinate, Germany. Adam attended the Mount Pleasant Institute, which
450-426: Was $ 30,137, and the median income for a family was $ 53,409. Males had a median income of $ 32,727 versus $ 25,436 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 14,146. About 6.3% of families and 22.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 12.9% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over. Hufnagle Park is located along Bull Run in the heart of downtown. It offers open space,
475-653: Was 5,158 as of the 2020 census . It is the county seat of Union County. Located in central Pennsylvania's Susquehanna Valley , on the West Branch Susquehanna River , it is home to Bucknell University . Its 19th-century downtown is listed on the National Register of Historic Places . Lewisburg is the principal city of the Lewisburg Micropolitan Statistical Area , and is also part of the larger Bloomsburg–Berwick–Sunbury Combined Statistical Area . Lewisburg
500-621: Was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1932. He resumed his former business pursuits and died in Greensburg, after succumbing to cancer on January 5, 1935. He was interred in the St. Clair Cemetery. Minor party candidates not shown Election winner in bold Lewisburg, Pennsylvania Lewisburg is a borough in Union County, Pennsylvania , United States, 30 miles (48 km) south by southeast of Williamsport and 60 miles (97 km) north of Harrisburg . The population
525-500: Was founded in 1785 by Ludwig Derr . A settler of the area (since as early as 1763–1769), Derr purchased several tracts of land from the William Penn family and other neighboring landowners, the largest of which was known as "The Prescott". Having been on the land for such a long time, Derr had befriended the local Native Americans of the area. His relationship with these indigenous peoples was so well founded that, even as many of
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#1732776326475550-411: Was interested in coal mining and other business enterprises. In 1910, Wyant married Katherine N. Doty, the daughter of a Westmoreland County judge. In 1920, he was elected as a Republican to the 67th United States Congress . He won the state's 22nd congressional district with the largest majority ever given a Republican candidate in the district's history. He was then re-elected five more times. He
575-487: Was named Lewisburgh when it was established in 1796; in 1893, the name was shortened to Lewisburg . The origin of the street names that run east-west is also unknown. St. George, St. Catherine, and St. Louis appear to be named for saints. While Lutherans, as was Derr, do recognize historic Catholic saints, the street names are more likely named for Derr's family members, whose names happen to coincide with saints. Those streets are consecutively parallel and emanate from what
600-413: Was then Derr's home and the location of the first available lot sold (which were both situated on what is now Mill Street). George was Ludwig's son, his wife was Catherine, and himself, Ludwig/Lewis/Louis (sic). The other original street names that still exist are St. John, St. Mary and St. Anthony, which may be the names of other children from families with whom Derr's own family were friends. However, there
625-506: Was widely known for his football skills and, at 6'0" and 196 pounds, he was considered a big person for that era. In the fall of 1895, was one of four college stars signed to play professionally with the Greensburg Athletic Association. His teammeates consisted of Lawson Fiscus and Charlie Atherton . Wyant played quarterback for the team, a position that was not too different from guard in the style of play at
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