Perryopolis in Fayette County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Blacksmith Shop & Cemetery

Photographed By Bradley Owen, September 3, 2022

1. Blacksmith Shop & Cemetery Marker

Inscription.
At this time not much is known about this building. A.U.S. government book done during the Depression lists it as the oldest standing frame blacksmith shop in the U.S.. Opposite the shop is one of the oldest cemeteries in the area. Several veterans of the American Revolutionary War are buried here. At one time, next to the blacksmith shop, stood the first Methodist Church built in 1832 and remodeled in 1872. Near this site there was also an old pottery or glasshouse.

Erected by Perryopolis Area Historical Society. (Marker Number 6.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Industry & Commerce • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.

Location. 40° 5.169′ N, 79° 45.133′ W. Marker is in Perryopolis, Pennsylvania, in Fayette County. Marker is at the intersection of DeLafayette Street and Union Street, on the right when traveling south on DeLafayette Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Perryopolis PA 15473, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Veterans of Foreign Wars (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Youghiogheny Bank of Pennsylvania (about 500 feet away);

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Perryopolis United Methodist Church (about 500 feet away); Perry Township High School Bell (about 700 feet away); First Christian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Perry Township Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); George Washington (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Perryopolis.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, September 3, 2022

2. Blacksmith Shop & Cemetery Marker

Blacksmith Shop image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, September 3, 2022

3. Blacksmith Shop

Cemetery Mentioned on the Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, September 3, 2022

4. Cemetery Mentioned on the Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 15, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.