James Irvin (politician)
James Irvin (February 18, 1800 – November 28, 1862) was an American politician.Irvin was a prominent agriculturalist and ironmaster in Centre County, Pennsylvania.Irvin represented Pennsylvania's 14th congressional district in the 27th and 28th Congresses.In 1855, the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania chartered the Farmer's High School.Irvin died in Hecla, Centre County, Pennsylvania, on November 28, 1862.