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East Washington in Washington County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Washington

 
 
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Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, June 23, 2012
1. Washington Marker
Inscription. Laid out in 1781 by John and William Hoge. Site of Indian Catfish Camp. Boro charter, 1810; city, 1923. National road center and rich in historic buildings and associations. Named for George Washington.
 
Erected 1947 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native AmericansSettlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1781.
 
Location. 40° 10.773′ N, 80° 13.507′ W. Marker is in East Washington, Pennsylvania, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of East Beau Street (Pennsylvania Route 136) and Raymond P Shafer Highway (Interstate 79), on the right when traveling west on East Beau Street. Directly across from the offramp of Interstate 79 (Exit 20) at East Beau Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 705 E Beau St, Washington PA 15301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Washington (approx. 0.6 miles away); East Washington World War II Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); 50 South Wade Avenue (approx. ¾ mile away); Memorial Trail
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(approx. 0.8 miles away); 18th Century Log Houses (approx. 0.8 miles away); 49 South Wade Avenue (approx. 0.8 miles away); 52 South Wade Avenue (approx. 0.8 miles away); 346 East Beau Street (approx. 0.8 miles away).
 
Also see . . .
1. City of Washington. (Submitted on June 23, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. George Washington at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on June 24, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
 
Washington Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, June 23, 2012
2. Washington Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 566 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on June 23, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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