Evans City in Butler County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Night of the Living Dead
Photographed by Craig Doda, October 19, 2025
1. Night of the Living Dead Marker
In 1967, a group of Pittsburgh-based filmmakers led by George A. Romero decided to venture into the business of making feature-length motion pictures. Using their own money and equipment obtained as professionals in commercial film, television and radio production, the group came to Evans City and opened their lenses on a low-budget "Monster Flick".
Though critically lambasted upon release in 1968, the resulting film, Night of the Living Dead, was an overwhelming success at the box office, not only becoming recognized as a venerable classic of the horror genre, but as one of the great American-made feature films of all time.
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Pictured: Actress, Judith O'Dea Director, George A. Romero Sound Technician, Gary Streiner
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1967.
Location. 40° 46.065′ N, 80° 3.693′ W. Marker is in Evans City, Pennsylvania, in Butler County. It is at the intersection of South Washington Street (County Road 3015) and Center Alley, on the right when traveling north on South Washington
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Regionally, this marker is in Northwestern Pennsylvania 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 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: A different marker also named Night of the Living Dead (here, next to this marker); Evans City (here, next to this marker); The Crazies (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Night of the Living Dead (a few steps from this marker); Evans City Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dedicated To Our Fallen Heroes (about 600 feet away); Harmony-Evans City Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Evans City Civil War Memorial
Photographed by Craig Doda, October 19, 2025
2. Night of the Living Dead Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 82 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 25, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
