Washington in Washington County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Edward Acheson
Photographed by J. J. Prats, April 11, 2006
1. Edward Acheson Marker
The eminent American chemist was born in this house with the round corner, 1856. Was awarded many medals for his invention of carborundum, artificial graphite, and other valuable products of the electric furnace.
Erected 1953 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.
Location. 40° 10.071′ N, 80° 14.702′ W. Marker is in Washington, Pennsylvania, in Washington County. It is on West Maiden Street (U.S. 40) near South Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 18), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington PA 15301, 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 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 Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Whiskey Rebellion Mural (within shouting distance of this marker); Bradford House (within shouting distance of this marker); Globe Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); The Whiskey Rebellion (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients of Washington County PA
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Edward Acheson - Behind the Marker. ExplorePAHistory.com (Submitted on July 13, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. Edward Goodrich Acheson. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on February 20, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
via Find A Grave, unknown
2. Edward Goodrich Acheson
Photographed by J. J. Prats, April 11, 2006
3. Edward Acheson Marker
Marker is in the shadows, next to the door with the round canopy on the right side of the building, to the left of the bare tree.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,253 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 16, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 2. submitted on July 13, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on April 16, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
