Uniontown in Fayette County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Uniontown
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, February 20, 2021
1. Uniontown Marker
Founded by Henry Beeson, who built a blockhouse on site of the county jail in 1774. Uniontown gained importance with the building of the National Road after 1811.Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1774.
Location. 39° 54.135′ N, 79° 43.445′ W. Marker is in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, in Fayette County. Marker is at the intersection of East Penn Street and North Gallatin Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Penn Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Uniontown PA 15401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (about 300
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Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, February 20, 2021
2. Uniontown Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2021, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 155 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 20, 2021, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
