Monaca in Beaver County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

New Philadelphia Society

Photographed By Jenn Wintermantel, August 7, 2011

1. New Philadelphia Society Marker

Inscription. Founded 1832 by dissadent members of the Harmony Society of Economy. The house on this corner was the home of the society leader Count Maxmillian DeLeon and is believed to be the oldest house in Monaca.

Erected by Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania - Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.

Location. 40° 41.572′ N, 80° 17.146′ W. Marker is in Monaca, Pennsylvania, in Beaver County. Marker is at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and 5th Street, on the right when traveling east on Atlantic Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Monaca PA 15061, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of Thiel College (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Saint Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church (about 500 feet away); Water Cure Sanitorium (about 500 feet away); Spanning the Waters (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lewis and Clark (approx. 0.3 miles away); About River Transit ...

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Industry Along the Banks (approx. 0.4 miles away); Always A River 1991 (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monaca.

Also see . . . Beaver County Historical and Landmarks Foundation. Foundation website homepage (Submitted on September 8, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Jenn Wintermantel, August 7, 2011

2. New Philadelphia Society Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 710 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 7, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.