South Strabane Township near Washington in Washington County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

LeMoyne Crematory

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, February 20, 2011

1. LeMoyne Crematory Marker

Inscription. This crematory, the first in the United States, was built in 1876 by Dr. Francis LeMoyne. From 1876 to 1900, there were 42 cremations. Dr. LeMoyne lies buried here.

Erected 1953 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. 40° 9.635′ N, 80° 14.258′ W. Marker is near Washington, Pennsylvania, in Washington County. It is in South Strabane Township. It is on South Main Street 0 miles north of Elm Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 815 S Main St, Washington PA 15301, 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: 425 South Main Street (approx. 0.4 miles away); Coach John Luckhardt (approx. half a mile away); Towler Hall (approx. half a mile away); Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away); James G. Blaine (approx. half a mile away);

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50 Lemoyne Avenue (approx. half a mile away); Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients of Washington County PA (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, February 20, 2011

2. LeMoyne Crematory Marker

Francis Julius LeMoyne Grave image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, February 20, 2011

3. Francis Julius LeMoyne Grave

LeMoyne Crematory Centennial plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, February 20, 2011

4. LeMoyne Crematory Centennial plaque

LeMoyne Crematory Information Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, February 20, 2011

5. LeMoyne Crematory Information Sign

National Register of Historic Places

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 920 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 20, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.