Mount Pleasant in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Transportation
Photographed By Craig Doda, July 23, 2022
1. Transportation Marker
Above we see the east end turnaround and boarding stop on the same corner that you are
standing now. Utilized by the workers of the coke and glass factories to get to work, the
trolleys were also used to visit & shop in downtown Mt. Pleasant. Below, we see a photo
taken in 1913 of West Penn Trolley #206 that traveled between the borough the township. The trolley line, which was an extension of the Pennsylvania Railroad, ran until 1952.Erected by Mt. Pleasant Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
Location. 40° 8.879′ N, 79° 32.157′ W. Marker is in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, in Westmoreland County. Marker is on West Main Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 W Main St, Mount Pleasant PA 15666, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Arts & Culture (here, next to this marker); Industry (here, next to this marker); A History of Glass (here, next to this marker);
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Photographed By Craig Doda, July 23, 2022
2. Transportation Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 19, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
