Near Marietta in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Watts Railroad Station

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 7, 2019

1. Watts Railroad Station Marker

Inscription. This station located at Furnace Road and Donegal Place was built in 1871 by the Pennsylvania Railroad to their specifications for rural/freight stations. It was smaller than the Marietta Upper Station (Perry Street), that was built in 1869. It had the same Romanesque Revival architectural style doors, windows, overhangs and detailing. The station was abandoned in the 1950's when the tracks along Front Street were removed.

Erected by Rivertownes PA USA; Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority. (Marker Number 8.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.

Location. 40° 3.53′ N, 76° 32.105′ W. Marker is near Marietta, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County. It is on Furnace Road south of Donegal Place, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4 Donegal Place, Marietta PA 17547, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania, specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country,

and in the Susquehanna Valley.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Musselman / Vesta Iron Furnace Office Building (here, next to this marker); Donegal Place (a few steps from this marker); Frick Stationary Steam Engine (a few steps from this marker); Musselman / Vesta Furnace (a few steps from this marker); Concrete Railroad Piers (within shouting distance of this marker); The Pennsylvania Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); Skip Hoist / Oil Shed (within shouting distance of this marker); Hot-Blast Stove Bases (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marietta.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 7, 2019

2. Watts Railroad Station Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 416 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 7, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.