Titusville in Crawford County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Birth of George Washington Bicentennial
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 12, 2019
1. Birth of George Washington Bicentennial Marker
by
Canadohta Chapter
Daughters of
the American Revolution
to commemorate the
two hundredth anniversary
of the birth of
George Washington
1732 - 1932
"There has been no greater
character,
legacy to America · · he is,
apart from independence itself,
the noblest heritage of all."
Erected 1932 by Canadohta Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Parks & Recreational Areas • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), and the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1732.
Location. 41° 37.608′ N, 79° 40.594′ W. Marker is in Titusville, Pennsylvania, in Crawford County. Marker is at the intersection of Central Avenue (Pennsylvania
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Colonel Drake Park (here, next to this marker); Second National Bank, 1865 (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Algrunix Building, 1894 (about 400 feet away); Titusville Oil Exchange (about 500 feet away); Joseph Seep Home (about 600 feet away); Titusville Trust Company, 1919 (about 600 feet away); The Abbott Home (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Titusville.
Regarding Birth of George Washington Bicentennial. The elm tree no longer exists.
Also see . . . A Look Back at George Washington’s Birthday Trees.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 12, 2019
2. Birth of George Washington Bicentennial Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 137 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 28, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
