Connellsville in Fayette County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Connellsville
Town Map and Directory
Photographed By Bradley Owen, September 2, 2023
1. Connellsville Marker
Canteen and Railroad Display: Among downtown's attractions is a nostalgic coffee shop adorned with WWII memorabilia that also houses a 1,250 square-foot model train display.
Photograph by GO Laurel Highlands
Downtown: Many historic buildings from the late 19th and early 20th century dot the streets of downtown Connellsville, such as this mansion-turned-law-office on Peach Street.
Photograph by Great Allegheny Passage Conservancy
Clock: The Rotary of Connellsville donated this Victorian clock in honor of the city's Bicentennial in 2006. It is located at the city plaza on Arch Street. Photograph by Dexston Reed
River view: A fall day in Connellsville brings an array of beautiful color to the scenic setting of the city along the banks of the Youghiogheny River.
Photograph 2008 mdmPix.com
Connellsville Gateway Arch: Built from formed concrete and riveted steel, this public art installation features stained glass made in the town's own Youghiogheny Opalescent Glass Factory. The arch, by artist Steven Fiscus, provides a welcome to travelers on the Great Allegheny Passage.
Photograph by Great Allegheny Passage Conservancy
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Location. 40° 1.237′ N, 79° 35.903′ W. Marker is in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, in Fayette County. Marker is at the intersection of North 6th Street and Torrance Avenue when traveling north on North 6th Street. Marker is located in the Yough River Park along the Great Allegheny Passage trail. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 275 North 6th Street, Connellsville PA 15425, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Connellsville (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Connellsville (here, next to this marker); Connellsville, A River Runs Through It (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The French And Indian War 1754 - 1763 (about 500 feet away); Col. William Crawford (about 600 feet away); Home of Colonel William Crawford (about 600 feet away); Braddock's Twelfth Camp (about 700 feet away); Benjamin Wells (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Connellsville.
More about this marker. The other two sides of this triangular marker are entitled "Trail Map and Points of Interest" and "Volunteers Make the Trail".
Regarding Connellsville.
Photographed By Bradley Owen, September 2, 2023
2. Connellsville Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 56 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 6, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
