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

Jesse L. Reno

(1823-1862)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, June 20, 2014

1. Jesse L. Reno Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

A distinguished Civil War General, Reno commanded a brigade of Burnside's Army in its North Carolina expedition and the 9th Corps of the Army of the Potomac at the battle of South Mountain, Md. where he was killed. He served previously in the Mexican War, taught at West Point, commanded several arsenals at Philadelphia and elsewhere, and wrote a manual on arsenal warfare. Reno was raised in nearby Franklin and this town was named for him.

Erected 2014 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list.

Location. 41° 24.589′ N, 79° 45.148′ W. Marker is in Reno, Pennsylvania, in Venango County. Marker is at the intersection of Allegheny Boulevard (U.S. 62) and 4th Street, on the right when traveling south on Allegheny Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Reno PA 16343, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the

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crow flies. John Dewey (approx. 2.4 miles away); Joseph Reid Gas Engine Company (approx. 2.6 miles away); Oil Well Supply Company (approx. 2.6 miles away); Jacob J. Vandergrift (approx. 2.7 miles away); In Commemoration of the Gift (approx. 2.8 miles away); Cornplanter (approx. 2.8 miles away); a different marker also named Cornplanter (approx. 2.8 miles away); Patrick C. Boyle (approx. 2.8 miles away).

Also see . . . Jesse Lee Reno at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on June 20, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Additional commentary.
1. Marker Dedication
The marker was dedicated on June 20, 2014 at the site in Reno, PA. A multitude of dignitaries and local officials attended. A cannon salute was initiated to kick off the ceremony by Mike Meitus and Jim McFeltridge Civil War enacters representing the Company C, 3rd Batt.

— Submitted June 20, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, June 20, 2014

2. Jesse L. Reno Marker

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, June 20, 2014

3. Jesse L. Reno Marker

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, June 20, 2014

4. Jesse L. Reno Marker

Being unveiled at the dedication ceremony

Jesse L. Reno Marker Dedication image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, June 20, 2014

5. Jesse L. Reno Marker Dedication

Battle Hymn of the Republic played by re-enacters Steve Johnson and John Tenney

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, June 20, 2014

6. Jesse L. Reno Marker Dedication

A cannon salute to kick off the dedication ceremony by Civil War re-enacters Mike Meitus and Jim McFetridge

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, June 20, 2014

7. Jesse L. Reno Marker Dedication

Robert Billingsley, Vice-President, Venango County Historical Society Board of Directors, recognizes attending dignitaries at the dedication.

Jesse L. Reno Marker Dedication Program image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel

8. Jesse L. Reno Marker Dedication Program

Front and back cover

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel

9. Jesse L. Reno Marker Dedication Program

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Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 597 times since then and 196 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on June 20, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 8, 9. submitted on June 23, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.