Monongahela in Washington County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Monongahela
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, July 24, 2011
1. Monongahela Marker
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° 12.294′ N, 79° 55.87′ W. Marker is in Monongahela, Pennsylvania, in Washington County. It can be reached from West Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 88/136) east of 7th Street. Located in Chess Park near the pavilion. 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, 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: Jackie Ormes (here, next to this marker); John Pietroboni (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Company A, 110th Infantry Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (within
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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 October 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 780 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 25, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
