Near Mount Pleasant in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Henry Clay Frick

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 23, 2014

1. Henry Clay Frick Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The steel and coke magnate was born about one mile from here on Dec. 19, 1849. Birthplace and Historical House, the Overholt home, are now preserved as a historical museum.

Erected 1946 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 month for this entry is December 1904.

Location. 40° 7.487′ N, 79° 33.401′ W. Marker is near Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, in Westmoreland County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 119 and Porter Road, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 119. Located at the southbound offramp from US 119 at PA 819. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mount Pleasant PA 15666, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Braddock's Military Road 1755 Great Swamp Camp (approx. 1½ miles away); Morewood Massacre (approx. 1.7 miles away); Mount Pleasant Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.8 miles away); John W. Geary (approx.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 23, 2014

2. Henry Clay Frick Marker

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1.8 miles away); Mount Pleasant War Memorial (approx. 1.8 miles away); First General Conference of the United Brethren in Christ (approx. 1.9 miles away); a different marker also named Henry Clay Frick (approx. 1.9 miles away); General Edward Braddock and His Army (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mount Pleasant.

Also see . . .
1. Henry Clay Frick Biography. (Submitted on May 23, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. West Overton Village and Museums. (Submitted on May 23, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
3. Henry Clay Frick Behind the Marker. Explore PA History.com (Submitted on May 23, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

4. Henry Clay Frick at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on May 23, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

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3. Henry Clay Frick

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Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 23, 2014

4. West Overton

Entrance sign to West Overton

Young Frick House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 23, 2014

5. Young Frick House Marker

Preservation and Restoration made possible through the generous giving of resources, time and the financial support of
The Rotary Club of Mount Pleasant
And
The Rotary Club of Scottdale
2003-2005

Young Frick House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 23, 2014

6. Young Frick House

Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 554 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 23, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.