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

Rebecca Harding Davis

(1831-1910)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 13, 2013

1. Rebecca Harding Davis Marker

Inscription. Journalist, editor, and literary pioneer, Davis was influential in the Realist movement. She wrote hundreds of works related to social issues, including the renowned Life in the Iron Mills. Born in the nearby Bradford House, she attended Washington Female Seminary, once on this site.

Erected 2013 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Communications • Industry & Commerce • Women. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list.

Location. 40° 10.159′ N, 80° 14.445′ W. Marker is in Washington, Pennsylvania, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of Strawberry Way and South Lincoln Street (U.S. 19) on Strawberry Way. Located at Washington & Jefferson College behind Lazear Chemistry Hall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Jesse William Lazear (within shouting distance of this marker); War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Female Seminary (within shouting distance of this marker); Harry Hamilton Davis and Tillie Wilkinson Davis Memorial

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Clarence Dewey Dieter and Homer C. Porter (about 300 feet away); John McMillan Hall (about 400 feet away); Charles F. West, M.D. (about 500 feet away); Patton Lyon Logan (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.

Also see . . . Rebecca Harding Davis at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on February 20, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Additional commentary.
1. Rebecca Harding Davis marker unveiling
On a typical April day in southwestern Pennsylvania (cold and windy after a week of 70+ degree weather) a ceremony was held for the Rebecca Harding Davis historical marker. The dedication was held as part of many activities in her honor. The unveiling was preceded by remarks from:

Tori Haring-Smith, Washington & Jefferson College President.

Brenda Davis, Mayor of Washington, PA

Rachel Loden, Great-Grandniece of Rebecca Harding Davis (introduced by W&J senior Heather Painter

And Robert F. Matzie, D-16th Legislature, Representative on behalf of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Followed by the unveiling

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 13, 2013

2. Rebecca Harding Davis Marker

of the marker.

— Submitted April 13, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 13, 2013

3. Rebecca Harding Davis Marker

Prior to its unveiling.

Rebecca Harding Davis image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Unknown, circa 1865

4. Rebecca Harding Davis

Rachel Loden image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 13, 2013

5. Rachel Loden

Great-Grandniece of Rebecca Harding Davis speaking at the marker dedication ceremony.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 13, 2013

6. Rachel Loden

Great-Grandniece of Rebecca Harding Davis standing with the marker shortly after its unveiling.

Remaining alumni of the Washington Female Seminary image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 13, 2013

7. Remaining alumni of the Washington Female Seminary

Standing with the marker shortly after its unveiling.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 498 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 13, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on April 12, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 5, 6, 7. submitted on April 13, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.