Washington in Washington County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Captain Philo McGiffin
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, February 20, 2011
1. Capt. Philo McGiffin Marker
Born December 13, 1860, on this site. Graduate of the United States Naval Academy. Went to China in 1885, built up and trained its Navy. September 17, 1894, it fought the Japanese to a draw in a naval battle at Yalu River. McGiffin died in 1897 from his injuries.
Erected 1947 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1819.
Location. 40° 10.244′ N, 80° 14.733′ W. Marker is in Washington, Pennsylvania, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 18) and Beau Street ( Route 136), on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Washington County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Korea Vietnam (within shouting distance of this marker); Grand Army of the Republic Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington County (within shouting distance of this marker); "Declaration & Address"
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Also see . . .
1. Captain Philo Norton McGiffin. On Deck website entry (Submitted on February 21, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. Battle of the Yalu. Sino-Japanese War website entry (Submitted on February 21, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
3. Philo Norton McGiffin. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on February 20, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
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2. Philo Norton McGiffin
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, February 20, 2011
3. Capt. Philo McGiffin Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,249 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 20, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on March 29, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on February 20, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
