Freedom in Beaver County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Mildred Arbutina Pappas
Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 20, 2026
1. Mildred Arbutina Pappas Marker
Mildred Arbutina Pappas
1915 - 2002
Because of her determined drive to preserve our heritage she launched a letter writing campaign, beginning in 1972 and extending into 1977, which resulted in rescuing the Vicary House from destruction.
Truly, one person can make a difference.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.
Location. 40° 40.93′ N, 80° 15.027′ W. Marker is in Freedom, Pennsylvania, in Beaver County. It is on 4th Avenue south of 12th Street, on the right when traveling south. 4th Avenue is a one-way street that only heads south at this location. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1211 4th Avenue, Freedom PA 15042, 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, and in the Ohio River Valley. 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Captain William Vicary Mansion (a few steps from this marker); Vicary House (within shouting distance of this marker); Trinity Evangelical Lutheran (approx. 0.2 miles away); Freedom Boat Yards (approx. 0.2 miles away); Baker-Baldwin Cemetery (approx. 0.8 miles away); Monaca Honor Roll (approx. 1.6 miles away); "Our Boys" of Conway
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Also see . . . Mildred Arbutina Saves Vicary Mansion.
Mildred's claim to fame came in the early 1970's, when she learned that the Vicary Mansion was to be demolished to make room for a highway ramp. She immediately started a letter writing campaign that covered several years and involved hundreds of letters to state and national officials: Penn DOT director, historians, and anyone else that she thought could help. She won that battle and the Vicary Mansion was saved. Beaver County residents will be forever grateful to Mildred for her successful effort to save the beloved mansion. A bronze marker commemorating Mildred's accomplishment was erected in the flower garden near the Vicary Mansion.(Submitted on June 26, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.)
Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 20, 2026
2. Mildred Arbutina Pappas Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 26, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
