William Bucknell born near Marcus Hook

Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania

Marcus Hook is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population peaked in the 1920s with 5,324 inhabitants. 2,314 inhabitants were counted at the recent 2000 census. Marcus Hook's current mayor is James Schiliro. The borough calls itself "The Cornerstone of Pennsylvania"....

, in Delaware County

Delaware County

Delaware County is the name of six counties in the United States of America:* Delaware County, Indiana* Delaware County, Iowa* Delaware County, New York* Delaware County, Ohio* Delaware County, Oklahoma* Delaware County, Pennsylvania...

, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...

, was a real estate dealer and agent, builder of gas and water works, and founder of Bucknell University

Bucknell University

Bucknell University is a private liberal arts university located alongside the West Branch Susquehanna River in the rolling countryside of Central Pennsylvania in the town of Lewisburg, 30 miles southeast of Williamsport and 60 miles north of Harrisburg. The university consists of the College of...

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In 1882 Bucknell saved the university from financial ruin by giving it $50,000. In 1886 the university changed its name from the University of Lewisburg to Bucknell University, in his honor.