West Newton in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
West Newton
By Mike Wintermantel, April 28, 2012
1. West Newton Marker
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.
Marker series. This marker is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission marker series.
Location. 40° 12.681′ N, 79° 46.216′ W. Marker is in West Newton, Pennsylvania, in Westmoreland County. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. George Adam Weddell (approx. 3.1 miles away); Darr Mine Disaster (approx. 4 miles away); The 1948 Donora Smog (approx. 5.1 miles away); Colonel Edward Cook (approx.
By Mike Wintermantel, April 28, 2012
2. West Newton Marker
Also see . . . Pennsylvania Historical Markers. (Submitted on April 28, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on April 28, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 426 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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