West Mifflin in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Andrew Stephen McSwigan

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 21, 2014

1. Andrew Stephen McSwigan Marker

Inscription. Newspaper reporter who won preeminent distinction at the Johnstown Flood; Knight of Columbus Secretary with Croix de Guerre in World War; a devoted servant of his church, city, state and country; national leader in making the park business respected and four times President of the National Association of Amusement Parks, which reveres his memory in erecting this tablet.

Erected by National Association of Amusement Parks.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Entertainment • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • War, World I.

Location. 40° 23.246′ N, 79° 51.864′ W. Marker is in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. Marker can be reached from Kennywood Boulevard. Marker is on the grounds of Kennywood, an amusement park operating seasonally since 1898. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4800 Kennywood Boulevard, West Mifflin PA 15122, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. George Was Here (within shouting distance of this marker); The Pagoda (within shouting distance of this marker); The Windmill (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Noah's Ark (about 400 feet away); Auto Race

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(about 400 feet away); Laffin' Sal (about 400 feet away); Miniature Railroad (about 400 feet away); The Kenny Fountain (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Mifflin.

Also see . . .
1. International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions - History. (Submitted on August 30, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
2. Kennywood. (Submitted on August 30, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
3. Kennywood - Wikipedia. (Submitted on August 30, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 21, 2014

2. Andrew Stephen McSwigan Marker

Marker on stone at left; carousel in background.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 21, 2014

3. Andrew Stephen McSwigan Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 538 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 30, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.