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Hillsville in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Burton Powder Company

Historical Site

 
 
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Photographed By Craig Doda, July 2, 2022
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Inscription.
Manufacturer of black powder from 1903-1920.

This memorial is dedicated to the eight men who worked here and lost their lives doing their jobs.

Jack Cain • Issac Cowander • John Mackey
April 8th 1907

Mike Lazach • Joe Gruber • John Radovich
August 29th 1908

Andre Kurzic • Mike Morris
April 4th 1912

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is April 8, 1907.
 
Location. 41° 1.346′ N, 80° 30.621′ W. Marker is in Hillsville, Pennsylvania, in Lawrence County. Marker is on W. State Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hillsville PA 16132, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Quaker Falls (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Quaker Falls (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Quaker Falls (within shouting distance of this marker); Mahoning Township Veterans Memorial (approx. 1˝ miles away); Lowellville Veterans Park (approx. 1.6 miles away in Ohio); Lowellville Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.6 miles away in Ohio); The Mahoning River on Display
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(approx. 1.7 miles away in Ohio); Lowellville: The Valley's Flour and Grain Center (approx. 1.8 miles away in Ohio). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hillsville.
 
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Photographed By Craig Doda, July 2, 2022
2. Historical Site Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 164 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on July 15, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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