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

West Newton

By Mike Wintermantel, April 28, 2012

1. West Newton Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the 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 series list.

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

By Mike Wintermantel, April 28, 2012

2. West Newton Marker

(approx. 5.1 miles away); Colonel Edward Cook (approx. 5.6 miles away); Cement City (approx. 5.7 miles away); Arthur J. Rooney (approx. 6.1 miles away); Braddock's Military Road 1755 Monacatootha's Camp (approx. 6.1 miles away); Rabe Manor (approx. 6.3 miles away).

Also see . . . Pennsylvania Historical Markers. (Submitted on April 28, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 438 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.