Near Armagh in Indiana County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John B McCormick
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, June 14, 2014
1. John B McCormick Marker
Designed the first of the modern mixed-flow type of water turbine, thus making an important contribution to the American industry. Began his experiments in 1868 on the water wheel of a sawmill at nearby Armagh. He died near Smicksburg in 1924.
Erected 1951 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 (PHMC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 40° 27.255′ N, 79° 2.352′ W. Marker was near Armagh, Pennsylvania, in Indiana County. It was on William Penn Highway (U.S. 22) 0.4 miles west of Indiana Street (Pennsylvania Route 56), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Armagh PA 15920, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands. It was also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it was in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: Seward Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.8 miles away); Seward Area Memorial Park (approx. 2.8 miles away); Grace Lutheran Church Bell (approx. 3.1 miles away); Veterans Memorial
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More about this marker. Bottom part of marker and post still remain
Also see . . . John B. McCormick at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on June 14, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, June 14, 2014
2. John B McCormick Marker
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, June 14, 2014
3. John B McCormick Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 781 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 14, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
