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

Childhood Home of Edward Dempster Merrick

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, December 8, 2011

1. Childhood Home of Edward Dempster Merrick Marker

Inscription. A 19th century industrialist, philanthropist, Civil War Veteran and founder of Merrick Art Gallery in New Brighton in 1880. Built in 1847 for his parents, Silas and Fanny Miner Merrick and family.

Erected by Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil. 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 1880.

Location. 40° 43.743′ N, 80° 18.538′ W. Marker is in New Brighton, Pennsylvania, in Beaver County. Marker is on 65th Infantry Division Memorial Highway (Pennsylvania Route 65/18) 0 miles south of 14th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Brighton PA 15066, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. This Tablet Marks the Site of (within shouting distance of this marker); Underground Railroad (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); White Cottage (approx. 0.2 miles away); Christ Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Townsend Company (approx. 0.2 miles

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away); First Presbyterian Church of New Brighton (approx. 0.2 miles away); Robert Townsend House (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Underground Railroad (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Brighton.

Also see . . .
1. Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation. Marker Program (Submitted on December 8, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

2. Merrick Art Gallery. (Submitted on December 9, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
3. Edward Dempster Merrick at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on December 23, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, December 8, 2011

2. Childhood Home of Edward Dempster Merrick Marker

Edward Dempster Merrick Grave image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, December 23, 2012

3. Edward Dempster Merrick Grave

Located in Grove Cemetery in New Brighton, PA

Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,243 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 8, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on December 23, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.