West Newton in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

West Newton

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, April 28, 2012

1. West Newton Marker

Inscription.
Led by Gen. Rufus Putnam, the first settlers to establish American government in the Northwest Territory, built boats here to continue their journey from New England and to found Marietta, Ohio. They embarked on their river trip April 2, 1788.

Erected 1946 by Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1886.

Location. 40° 12.681′ N, 79° 46.216′ W. Marker is in West Newton, Pennsylvania, in Westmoreland County. It is at the intersection of W Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 136) and Youghiogheny River Trail, on the right when traveling east on W Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Newton PA 15089, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Laurel Highlands

and in Greater Pittsburgh.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern

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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 Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pioneer Point Sculpture (here, next to this marker); West Newton Town Map And Directory / Trail Map And Points Of Interest (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named West Newton (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); West Newton Honor Roll (approx. 0.2 miles away); United States Radiator Corporation Honor Roll (approx. 0.3 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Charles J. Barno (approx. 0.4 miles away); West Newton Avenue of Flags (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Newton.

Also see . . . West Newton, Pennsylvania. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on July 17, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, April 28, 2012

2. West Newton Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,087 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.