Bridgewater in Beaver County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Built Here In Old Sharon
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, August 7, 2011
1. Built Here In Old Sharon Marker
Built here in Old Sharon were covered keel boats for a proposed expedition by Aaron Burr to annex the American southwest from Spanish America. Suspicions were aroused against him and he was tried for treason but was acquitted.
Erected by Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania - Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation series list.
Location. 40° 42.262′ N, 80° 17.667′ W. Marker is in Bridgewater, Pennsylvania, in Beaver County. Marker is at the intersection of Riverside Drive and Leopard Lane, on the right when traveling north on Riverside Drive. Located in Riverside Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Beaver PA 15009, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Saint John A.M.E. Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Joseph H. Bausman D.D. (approx. ¼ mile away); The Bridgewater - Rochester Bridge (approx. 0.3 miles away); Girard Locks of the Beaver Division Canal (approx. 0.3 miles away); Second Baptist Church (approx.
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Also see . . .
1. Aaron Burr, Jr. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on August 7, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. Beaver County Historical Research & Landmarks Foundation. Foundation website entry (Submitted on October 14, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, August 7, 2011
2. Built Here In Old Sharon Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 613 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 7, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
