Penn Township near Jeannette in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Andrew Byerly's Spring
Photographed by Bradley Owen, April 9, 2025
1. Andrew Byerly's Spring Marker
Andrew Byerly's Spring
Marker rededicated by the
Colonel William Wallace Chapter
August 2, 2003
Erected 1940 by Colonel William Wallace Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 2, 2003.
Location. 40° 21.479′ N, 79° 37.518′ W. Marker is near Jeannette, Pennsylvania, in Westmoreland County. It is in Penn Township. It can be reached from Bushy Run Road (Pennsylvania Route 993) 0.6 miles east of Gongaware Road, on the left when traveling east. Monument is located on the grounds of Bushy Run Battlefield. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1253 Bushy Run Road, Jeannette PA 15644, 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Iroquois Nature Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Pontiac's War (within shouting distance of this marker); C. Martin Bomberger (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to Bushy Run Battlefield (about 300 feet away); The Central Fire (about 300 feet away); Ambushed (about 600 feet away); Bushy Run Battlefield (about 800 feet away); After The Battle (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jeannette.
Regarding Andrew Byerly's Spring. According to historical writing, during the Battle of Bushy Run, Andrew Byerly snuck through enemy lines to this site and carried much needed water back to the British troops in his woolen hat.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, April 9, 2025
2. Andrew Byerly's Spring Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 344 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
