Near Darlington in Beaver County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Foulks-Martin-Watts Mill and Bridge

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, January 19, 2013

1. Foulks-Martin-Watts Mill and Bridge Marker

Inscription. George Foulks frontiersman built saw and gristmaills. Jesse Martin owned for some years. Reuben Watt and sons James and Thomas also ran it. The iron bridge placed on National Register June 22, 1988.

Erected by Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania - Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 22, 1894.

Location. 40° 47.496′ N, 80° 29.553′ W. Marker is near Darlington, Pennsylvania, in Beaver County. Marker is on Watts Mill Road, 2.4 miles north of Blackhawk Road (Pennsylvania Route 251), on the right when traveling east. Marker is located just east of the Watt's Mill Bridge, the bridge is closed at this time (not sure if it is seasonal). Located at one of the entrances to the North Country Trail. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Darlington PA 16115, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. George Foulks Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Elder's Mills (approx. half a mile away); Cannelton (approx. one mile away); The White Cemetery (approx. 1.1 miles away); South Beaver Township Veterans Memorial

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(approx. 2½ miles away); Chartered In 1798 (approx. 3½ miles away); Buttonwood (approx. 3.7 miles away); Greersburg Academy (approx. 3.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Darlington.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, January 19, 2013

2. Foulks-Martin-Watts Mill and Bridge Marker

Watts Mill Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, January 19, 2013

3. Watts Mill Bridge

Bridge is closed at this time, no idea if it just seasonal or permanent.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 824 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 19, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.