Ford City in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Ford City Anniversary

Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 3, 2025

1. Ford City Anniversary Marker

(Front)

Inscription.
(Front):
John B. Ford
In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Ford City founded September 21, 1887 by John B. Ford. Dedicated to the community this 28th day of June, 1987
(Rear):
City of Churches • Ford City Bridge • Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. Works • Eljer Plumbing • Ford City High School

Erected 1987.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1987.

Location. 40° 46.171′ N, 79° 31.948′ W. Marker is in Ford City, Pennsylvania, in Armstrong County. It is on 4th Avenue north of 8th Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located in Ford City Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 815 4th Avenue, Ford City PA 16226, 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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Liberty Tree Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Ford City Veterans Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); German World War II Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); John B. Ford (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ford City Park (about 400 feet away,

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measured in a direct line); Pittsburgh Plate Glass Ford City Works (about 400 feet away); The Flood That Changed Ford City (about 500 feet away); Ford City / Armstrong Trail (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ford City.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 3, 2025

2. Ford City Anniversary Marker

(Rear)

Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 3, 2025

3. Ford City Anniversary Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 44 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 26, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.