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

On August 4, 2000

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 9, 2014

1. On August 4, 2000 Marker

Inscription. On August 4, 2000, a train carrying Texas Governor George W. Bush, his running mate Dick Cheney, U.S. Senator Rick Santorum, and future Congresswoman Melissa Hart stopped here in Wampum to greet approximately 500 people who had gathered by the tracks. Three months later in the closest election in history, Governor Bush was elected the 43rd President of the United States of America.

Erected 2001.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #43 George W. Bush series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2000.

Location. 40° 53.473′ N, 80° 20.526′ W. Marker is in Wampum, Pennsylvania, in Lawrence County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Wampum-New Castle Road and Clyde Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wampum PA 16157, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Wampum Veteran's Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Friedensstadt (approx. 3 miles away); a different marker also named Friedensstadt (approx. 3 miles away); Seamless Tube Industry (approx. 3½ miles away); Lewis Robert "Hack" Wilson

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(approx. 4.1 miles away); In Memory of Charles Follette Jr. (approx. 4.1 miles away); Helling Stadium (approx. 4.2 miles away); Little Beaver V.F.W. Memorial Park (approx. 5 miles away).

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 9, 2014

2. On August 4, 2000 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 589 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 9, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.