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Waynesburg in Greene County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Ritchie Park

 
 
Ritchie Park Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bradley Owen, July 27, 2021
1. Ritchie Park Marker
Inscription. When the borough was formed in 1796, this land was declared the commons, to provide pasture for the lot-holders. Converted to a park in 1883 by petition to the court by J. G. Ritchie.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational AreasSettlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1796.
 
Location. 39° 53.903′ N, 80° 11.314′ W. Marker is in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, in Greene County. Marker is at the intersection of Morris Street (U.S. 19) and Wayne Street, on the left when traveling north on Morris Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Waynesburg PA 15370, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Waynesburg College (within shouting distance of this marker); Greene County Civil War Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); West Park (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Waynesburg College (about 400 feet away); Monument Park (about 500 feet away); Hanna Hall (about 500 feet away); A. B. Miller Hall (about 600 feet away); "For Truth and Courage" (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waynesburg.
 
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Ritchie Park Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bradley Owen, July 27, 2021
2. Ritchie Park Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 117 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on August 2, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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