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

William Findley

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, October 7, 2011

1. William Findley Marker

Inscription. Near the western end of Latrobe was the log house of this antifederalist Congressman, who lived modestly alongside his constituents. A shaper of public opinion in western Pennsylvania, he sympathized with the Whiskey Rebellion but, as tempers mounted in late 1794, he worked to defuse violence. Findley's book on the Rebellion, written in 1796, rebutted Treasury Secretary Hamilton's analysis of its origins.

Erected 1994 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 year for this entry is 1794.

Location. 40° 18.898′ N, 79° 23.212′ W. Marker is in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, in Westmoreland County. Marker is on Main Street, 0 miles east of Depot Street (Pennsylvania Route 981), on the right when traveling north. Located at the entrance to the Carl O. Dalton Fitness Path. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Latrobe PA 15650, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Reflections of Latrobe History (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fred McFeely Rogers (about 600 feet away); The Banana Split (about 800 feet away); Pennsylvania Railroad

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Dainty Pastry Shoppe (approx. ¼ mile away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Second Ward School and Bell (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Latrobe.

Also see . . .
1. William Findley at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on October 9, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. William Findley - Behind the Marker. ExplorePAHistory.com (Submitted on October 12, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, October 7, 2011

2. William Findley Marker

William Findley image. Click for full size.

Painting by Rembrandt Peale, 1805

3. William Findley

Source: United States Army Center for Military History

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 866 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 9, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on October 12, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.