West Mifflin in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Kennywood Park

Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 24, 2024

1. Kennywood Park Marker

Inscription.
Kennywood Park
has been designated a

National Historic Landmark

This site possesses National significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America

Erected 1987 by National Park Service, Department of the Interior.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1987.

Location. 40° 23.223′ N, 79° 51.841′ 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: Kangaroo (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); Old Mill

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Jack Rabbit (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Jack Rabbit (within shouting distance of this marker); Kennywood Park Casino (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Mifflin.

Other markers no longer nearby. George Was Here (was here, next to 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).

Also see . . . The history of Kennywood Amusement Park. Founded as a recreational playground far away from the hustle, bustle and smog of Downtown Pittsburgh, PA, the idyllic site overlooking the Monongahela River has transformed over the past 12 decades into one of the world’s greatest amusement parks, featuring rides and attractions fit for all ages. (Submitted on August 28, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.)

Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 24, 2024

2. Kennywood Park Marker

Marker is located on the right.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 24, 2024

3. Kennywood Park Marker

This garden is dedicated to the generations of guests whose loyalty has made
Kennywood
a National Historic Landmark

Kennywood Park Garden image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 24, 2024

4. Kennywood Park Garden

Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 286 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 28, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.