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

Fleming Lodge

Photographed By Bradley Owen, July 25, 2023

1. Fleming Lodge Marker

Inscription.
Thorton Fleming Lodge perpetuates the memory of the life and labors of the Reverend Thorton Fleming (1764-1846). Fleming was the chief leader of Methodism in this region during the first quarter of the nineteenth century. His ministry of forty years, (1788-1828) included four terms totaling 14 years as the presiding elder in the region. He was the senior member of the original Pittsburgh Conference when it was organized in 1825.
The present Thorton Fleming Lodge was the Orphan School bakeshop with the band room and dormitory facilities on the second floor.

This plaque erected in memory of Edwin J. Siess

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.

Location. 39° 53.161′ N, 79° 38.909′ 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, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located on the east side of the Lodge Administration Center 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. Ann Murphy Cottage (a few steps from this marker); The Orphans' Schoolhouse Captain Webb Hall

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Harry Whyel (within shouting distance of this marker); Soldiers' Orphan School (within shouting distance of this marker); Rev. Asa Harris Waters (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Uniontown Soldiers' Orphan School (about 300 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. Fleming Lodge Marker

Marker is located in the middle of the wall within the red brick section.

Fleming Lodge image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, July 25, 2023

3. Fleming Lodge

Presently the Jumonville Campus Administration Center and Office.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 27, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.