Mercer in Mercer County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

James Willis Ayer and Minette Miller Ayer

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 25, 2025

1. James Willis Ayer and Minette Miller Ayer Marker

Inscription.
As a memorial to her husband, the late
James Willis Ayer
a fund for adapting and appropriately
equipping this home and museum
· of ·
the Mercer County Historical Society
has been provided
· by ·
Mrs. Minette Miller Ayer
————·————
In grateful appreciation of her generosity
the society places this tablet
· 1951 ·

Erected 1951 by the Mercer County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1951.

Location. 41° 13.572′ N, 80° 14.261′ W. Marker is in Mercer, Pennsylvania, in Mercer County. It is at the intersection of Pitt Street (Pennsylvania Route 258) and Peach Street, on the left when traveling south on Pitt Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 119 South Pitt Street, Mercer PA 16137, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northwestern Pennsylvania

and in Greater Erie. It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

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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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Magoffin House (here, next to this marker); Henderson Historical Center (a few steps from this marker); Court House Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Helen Black Miller Memorial Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Global War on Terror Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Vietnam Conflict (about 300 feet away); Civil War Memorial (about 300 feet away); Mercer County WWII Memorial (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mercer.

More about this marker. The Magoffin House is part of the Mercer County Historical Society complex.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 25, 2025

2. James Willis Ayer and Minette Miller Ayer Marker

To left of Magoffin House doorway

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 115 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 31, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.