Monongahela in Washington County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Edward G. Acheson House
Has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America
Erected 1976 by National Park Service United States Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list.
Location. 40° 12.334′ N, 79° 56.05′ W. Marker is in Monongahela, Pennsylvania, in Washington County. Marker is on West Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 837) west of 9th Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 908 West Main Street, Monongahela PA 15063, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bethel A.M.E. Church (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jackie Ormes (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Pietroboni (approx. 0.2 miles away); Monongahela (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Company A, 110th Infantry Honor Roll (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans Honor Roll Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monongahela.
Also see . . . Edward G. Acheson House. Wikipedia article about the house and Acheson's invention of carborundrum at this location. (Submitted on September 9, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.)
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