Brownsville in Fayette County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Bowman's Castle
(Nemacolin Castle)
Photographed By Bradley Owen, June 21, 2022
1. Bowman's Castle Marker
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. 40° 1.359′ N, 79° 53.011′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, in Fayette County. Marker can be reached from Front Street west of 2nd Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located at the northeast entrance to the castle. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 136 Front Street, Brownsville PA 15417, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Redstone Old Fort (within shouting distance of this marker); Lafayette's Tour (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Philander Knox (about 800 feet away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Christ Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Brownsville Military Honor Roll (approx. ¼ mile away); Brashear House (approx. ¼ mile away); Dunlap’s Creek Bridge (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsville.
Regarding Bowman's Castle. Built in 1789, it is the third oldest castle in the United States. It was added to the National Register of Historic
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Photographed By Bradley Owen, June 21, 2022
2. Bowman's Castle Marker
East side of castle. The marker is beside the second door from the far right.
Photographed By Bradley Owen, June 21, 2022
3. Bowman's Castle
Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 298 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 27, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
