West Mifflin in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Kangaroo
National Historic District
Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 24, 2024
1. Kangaroo Marker
This ride, known as a "Flying Coaster", first opened in 1962. It is best known for the hopping sensation riders experience as they travel over the small-yet-thrilling ramp. The ride was completely restored in 2022 for a new generation of parkgoers, featuring a vintage look. The Kangaroo is among the last operating rides of its kind.
Erected by Kennywood Amusement Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1962.
Location. 40° 23.225′ N, 79° 51.833′ W. Marker is in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It can be reached from the intersection of Kennywood Boulevard (Pennsylvania Route 837) and Hoffman Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located in Kennywood Amusement Park. Admission fee is required for entry. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4800 Kennywood Boulevard, West Mifflin PA 15122, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Pittsburgh. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Ohio River Valley, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Kennywood Park (a few steps from this marker); Merry-Go-Round (a few steps from this marker); The Windmill (within shouting distance of this marker); Andrew Stephen McSwigan (within shouting distance of this marker); Jack Rabbit
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Other markers no longer nearby. George Was Here (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named The Windmill (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 24, 2024
2. Kangaroo Marker
Marker is on the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 176 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 29, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
