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

Harry Whyel

1863 - 1949

Photographed By Bradley Owen, July 25, 2023

1. Harry Whyel Marker

Inscription.
Harry Whyel is revered as the donor of the property which made possible the Jumonville Training Center.
In December, 1922, Mr. Whyel became sole owner of the former Orphans School property. On June 10, 1941, he presented the deed for the 179 acres and 12 buildings for a training center to the Pittsburgh Conference Methodist Church.
Mr. Whyel, President of Whyel Coal and Coke Company, and civic leader, was a leading member of Asbury Methodist Church in Uniontown. He lived to see Jumonville developed and to say, "I have never done anything that has brought me as much joy as the gift of this property for our Methodist Training Center."

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is June 10, 1941.

Location. 39° 53.188′ N, 79° 38.927′ 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 at the north entrance of the Washington Lodge 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. Soldiers' Orphan School (here, next to this marker); Fleming Lodge (within shouting distance of

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this marker); Ann Murphy Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Rev. Asa Harris Waters (within shouting distance of this marker); The Orphans' Schoolhouse Captain Webb Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Uniontown Soldiers' Orphan School (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); 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. Harry Whyel Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 28, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.