Coryville in McKean County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Tidewater Pipe Company
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, August 31, 2012
1. Tidewater Pipe Co. Marker
Opposite here was station no.1 of the first pipe line to carry oil across the Alleghenies. Built by an early competitor of Standard Oil, it began May 28, 1879, to pump oil 109 miles to Williamsport, Pennsylvania.Erected 1949 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 28, 1863.
Location. 41° 52.95′ N, 78° 23.906′ W. Marker is in Coryville, Pennsylvania, in McKean County. Marker is at the intersection of Eldred Road (Pennsylvania Route 46) and Moody Hollow Road on Eldred Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Eldred PA 16731, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mt. Equity Plantation (approx. 2.6 miles away); Saint Mary's Church (approx. 3.4 miles away); 4 Courthouses on Smethport's "Public Square" (approx. 5.6 miles away); Smethport Veterans Memorial
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Also see . . . Tidewater Pipe Co. - Behind the Marker. Explorepahistory.com (Submitted on September 3, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, August 31, 2012
2. Tidewater Pipe Co. Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 518 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 3, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
