Monongahela in Washington County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Monongahela

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, July 24, 2011

1. Monongahela Marker

Inscription. Oldest settlement in the valley and transportation center since the days of Devore's Ferry, chartered 1775. Laid out in 1796 as Williamsport. A city since 1873. Here thousands of pioneers began the river journey to the West.

Erected 1947 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.

Location. 40° 12.364′ N, 79° 56.385′ W. Marker is in Monongahela, Pennsylvania, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of Dry Run Road (Pennsylvania Route 136) and Chess Street, on the left when traveling south on Dry Run Road. Located in a small roadside park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Monongahela PA 15063, 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,

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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: Edward G. Acheson House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bethel A.M.E. Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Jackie Ormes (approx. half a mile away); John Pietroboni (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Monongahela (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Company A, 110th Infantry Honor Roll (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monongahela.

Also see . . . City of Monongahela PA. Official Site (Submitted on July 25, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, July 24, 2011

2. Monongahela Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 869 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 25, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.