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

Ann Murphy Cottage

Photographed By Bradley Owen, July 25, 2023

1. Ann Murphy Cottage Marker

Inscription.
Ann Murphy Cottage honors the name of the widow Ann Murphy (1731-1814) one of the most influential and devoted among the founders of Methodism in Uniontown and vicinity. Active with her husband in organizing Methodist societies in Maryland, she continued her good work when she moved in 1781, to the Uniontown area.
Mother Murphy was famous for the hospitality of her home to itinerate preachers, among them Bishop Asbury.
Funds to renovate the cottage into the campus library, meeting lounge and museum were given by G. E. Clifton of Leechburg as a memorial to his wife, Mrs. Ivy Clifton.

This plaque erected in memory of Edwin J. Siess.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1781.

Location. 39° 53.165′ N, 79° 38.896′ W. Marker is near Hopwood, Pennsylvania, in Fayette County. Marker can be reached from Jumonville Road (Pennsylvania Route 2021) 0.2 miles north of Old Braddock Road when traveling north. Marker is located on the front of the Ann Murphy/Vending building on the Jumonville Campus. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 887 Jumonville Road, Hopwood PA 15445, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fleming Lodge (a few steps from this marker); The Orphans' Schoolhouse Captain Webb Hall

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Soldiers' Orphan School (within shouting distance of this marker); Harry Whyel (within shouting distance of this marker); Uniontown Soldiers' Orphan School (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rev. Asa Harris Waters (about 400 feet away); Dunbar's Camp (approx. ¼ mile away); Jumonville (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hopwood.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, July 25, 2023

2. Ann Murphy Cottage Marker

The marker is in the center of the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 54 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 26, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.