Jay Livingston Marker

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McDonald in Washington County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Jay Livingston
(1915-2001)

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By Mike Wintermantel, August 6, 2011

1. Jay Livingston Marker

Inscription. Prolific composer and writer of popular songs for motion pictures and television from the 1940s to the 1990s. Born and raised in McDonald. Along with partner Ray Evans, Livingston earned Academy Awards for the songs “Buttons and Bows,” “Mona Lisa,” and “Que Sera, Sera.” His most enduring and popular song was “Silver Bells.” He also wrote themes for television series “Bonanza” and “Mister Ed” and scores for Broadway shows.

Erected 2004 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Location. 40° 21.997′ N, 80° 14.089′ W. Marker is in McDonald, Pennsylvania, in Washington County. Marker is on South McDonald Street (Pennsylvania Route 980) 0 miles north of Johnston Street, on the right when traveling north. Click for map. Located at the McDonald Historical Society at the Panhandle Trail. Marker is in this post office area: Mc Donald PA 15057, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. McDonald Oil Field (approx. 0.3 miles away); George Washington (approx. 3.4 miles away); David Reed (approx. 4 miles away); William T. Kerr (approx. 5.4 miles away); Neville House (approx. 7.4 miles away); Colonel George Morgan (approx. 7.6 miles away); Heidelberg Raceway and Sports Arena (approx. 7.7 miles away); Old Saint Luke's Church (approx. 7.7 miles away).

By Mike Wintermantel, August 6, 2011

2. Jay Livingston Marker

Also see . . .
1. Jay Livingston. ExplorePAHistory.com (Submitted on August 6, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

2. Jay Livingston at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on August 6, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Credits. This page originally submitted on August 6, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 150 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 6, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.