North Huntingdon Township in Irwin in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
James Irwin House
Photographed by Bradley Owen, April 9, 2025
1. James Irwin House Marker
Built by James Irwin, brother of Col. John Irwin, after his arrival here in 1783 from Indelone, County Tyrone, Ireland. This house was originally a log structure. James founded the village of Jacksonville and his son John, founded the town of Irwin.
Erected 1976 by I.N.N. Bicentennial Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1783.
Location. 40° 19.744′ N, 79° 42.893′ W. Marker is in Irwin, Pennsylvania, in Westmoreland County. It is in North Huntingdon Township. It is on Verdant Street north of Old Trail Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 141 Verdant Street, Irwin PA 15642, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Laurel Highlands and 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 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: Norwin High School Veterans Grove (approx. 0.2 miles away); North Huntingdon High School (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Irwin House (approx. Ό mile away); Irwin Veterans Memorial (approx. Ό mile away); The Beginning of the Lincoln Highway (approx. Ό mile away); U.S. Navy (approx. 0.3 miles away); 360th Engineers (approx. 0.3 miles away); Staff Sgt. Donald G. Kattic (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Irwin.
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Photographed by Bradley Owen, April 9, 2025
2. James Irwin House and Marker
Marker is located at the far left.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 165 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 14, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
