Monongahela in Washington County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Joseph Parkison
Photographed By Bradley Owen, September 3, 2022
1. Joseph Parkison Marker
Joseph Parkison
and wife, Margaret
In memory of these settlers we dedicate our lives to the cause of freedom, peace, and friendship everywhere.
First Permanent Settler
First Postmaster
Town Founder
Ferry Master
Innkeeper
Erected 1969 by Monongahela Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 40° 12.242′ N, 79° 55.661′ W. Marker is in Monongahela, Pennsylvania, in Washington County. Marker is on West Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 837) east of 5th Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located at the entrance of Monongahela City Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 449 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. Monongahela (a few steps from this marker); U.S.S. Monongahela Anchor (within shouting distance of this marker); First Methodist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bell (about 600 feet away); The Hiker (about 600 feet away); U.S.S. Maine
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Photographed By Bradley Owen, September 3, 2022
2. Joseph Parkison Marker
Marker is located at the left of the double doors.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 11, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
