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

Brashear House

Photographed By J. J. Prats, August 27, 2006

1. Brashear House Marker

Inscription. John A. Brashear, astronomer, educator, was born here 1840. His grandfather kept the Brashear House, a leading tavern. In 1825 Lafayette spoke from its doorway to the people of Brownsville.

Erected 1946 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Education • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Lafayette’s Farewell Tour, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.

Location. 40° 1.298′ N, 79° 52.751′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, in Fayette County. Marker is at the intersection of Market Street (technically Union Street here) (U.S. 40) and 6th Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Market Street (technically Union Street here). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brownsville PA 15417, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Philander Knox (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Christ Episcopal Church (about 700 feet away); Brownsville (approx. ¼ mile away); Bowman's Castle (approx. ¼ mile away); Redstone Old Fort (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsville.

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1. John A. Brashear; the autobiography of a man who loved the stars. 1924 book edited by W. Lucien Scaife. Full text online. (Submitted on December 8, 2006.)

2. John Brashear at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on April 18, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
3. Brashear House - Behind the Marker. Explore PA History (Submitted on July 11, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Brashear House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, August 27, 2006

2. Brashear House and Marker

Brashear house with marker on left image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, September 23, 2007

3. Brashear house with marker on left

Brashear House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck

4. Brashear House

John Brashear image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Unknown, 1924

5. John Brashear

Picture from the autobiography of John Brashear, the scientific instrument maker

The Brashear House in Brownsville, PA image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Earle R. Forest, October 3, 1951

6. The Brashear House in Brownsville, PA

Courtesy: Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania

Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,699 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 8, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on February 15, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. 4. submitted on January 26, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. 5. submitted on April 18, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 6. submitted on April 29, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.