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David R. Porter, Governor of Pennsylvania, 1839-1845.
Credit: Capitol Preservation Committee, http://cpc.state.pa.us and John Rudy Photography, www.johnrudy.com
The first ironmaster to be elected the governor of Pennsylvania, David R. Porter promoted the expansion of canals and railroads, whcoh were essential to the state's economic develoment and the growth of its iron industry, while in office.