Beaver in Beaver County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Matthew S. Quay
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, February 12, 2011
1. Matthew S. Quay Marker
Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 40° 41.683′ N, 80° 18.367′ W. Marker is in Beaver, Pennsylvania, in Beaver County. It is at the intersection of 3rd Street and Insurance Street, on the left when traveling west on 3rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Beaver PA 15009, 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 walking distance of this marker: Fort McIntosh (here, next to this marker); First Court (a few steps from this marker); Beaver County World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Beaver County Vietnam War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Brigadier General William Irvine (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Beaver County Korean War Memorial
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Also see . . .
1. Behind the Marker - Matthew S. Quay. Explore PA History website entry (Submitted on February 14, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
2. Quay, Matthew Stanley, (1833 - 1904). Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. (Submitted on February 14, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
3. Matthew Stanley Quay. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on March 16, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
4. Matthew S. Quay. Marker Quest website entry:
An overview of the Senator's career and military service. (Submitted on March 2, 2022, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed by Don Morfe, September 7, 2001
2. Matthew S. Quay Grave Marker
He is buried in Beaver Cemetery, Beaver PA. He served as a Colonel, USV, 134th Pennsylvania Infantry in the Civil War and he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for action in Fredericksburg VA on December 13, 1862.
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, February 12, 2011
3. Matthew S. Quay Marker
Looking southwest on 3rd Street (PA 68) at Irvine Park.
U.S. Senate Historical Office
4. Matthew Stanley Quay
Photographed by Unknown, circa 1904
5. Matthew Stanley Quay
full-length portrait, standing, facing right, dressed in Indian costume, holding rifle
Library of Congress photo
Library of Congress photo
Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 788 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 12, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on May 13, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 3. submitted on February 12, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on February 13, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 5. submitted on November 28, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
