Waynesburg in Greene County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
In Memoriam
Photographed by Bradley Owen, July 27, 2021
1. In Memoriam Marker
During the disastrous fire which swept this block on the morning of December 23, 1925 the following men gave their lives
Joseph K. Rifenburg James Thurman Long Harvey Call, II William A. Finch Victor H. Silveus
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Disasters. A significant historical date for this entry is December 23, 1925.
Location. 39° 53.783′ N, 80° 11.234′ W. Marker is in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, in Greene County. It is on West High Street (U.S. 19) west of South Washington Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker is located to the left of the front door of the Greene County Veterans Affairs office. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 22 West High Street, Waynesburg PA 15370, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. 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: Greene County (within shouting distance of this marker); Combat Wounded Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker); Greene County World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Greene County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Company K, 110th U.S. Infantry (10th PA) World War Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Widely known as the Birthplace of Rain Day
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Photographed by Bradley Owen, July 27, 2021
2. In Memoriam Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 234 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 27, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
