Greensburg in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Westmoreland County

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, October 7, 2011

1. Westmoreland County Marker

Inscription. Formed on February 26, 1773 from Bedford County, it once comprised most of southwest Pennsylvania. First seat of English justice west of Alleghenies. Site of 1775 "Hanna's Town Resolves." Greensburg, the county seat, was incorporated in 1799.

Erected 1981 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1819.

Location. 40° 18.188′ N, 79° 32.678′ W. Marker is in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, in Westmoreland County. Marker is on South Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 66), on the right when traveling south. Located at the Westmoreland County Courthouse courtyard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 North Main Street, Greensburg, PA, Greensburg PA 15601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Arthur Saint Clair (about 700 feet away); Train Station at Greensburg (about 700 feet away); First Presbyterian Church of Greensburg (approx. 0.2 miles away); One Academy Hill Place (approx.

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¼ mile away); Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill (approx. ¼ mile away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Huff Mansion (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greensburg.

Also see . . . Westmoreland County. official website (Submitted on October 7, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, October 7, 2011

2. Westmoreland County Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 582 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 7, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.