West Mifflin in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Kenny Fountain

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, August 21, 2014

1. The Kenny Fountain Marker

Inscription. ...is dedicated to Thomas J. Kenny, who in 1818 crossed the Alleghenies and purchased this property for five pounds, ten shillings, six pence, and a barrel of whiskey. The farm he established later was called Kenny's Grove, a retreat where the neighbors picnicked in the summer.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.

Location. 40° 23.281′ N, 79° 51.784′ W. Marker is in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It can be reached from Kennywood Boulevard. Marker is on the grounds of Kennywood, an amusement park operating seasonally since 1898. Admission fee required. Marker is in the Kiddieland area. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4800 Kennywood Boulevard, West Mifflin PA 15122, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Pittsburgh.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in the Ohio River Valley,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Auto Race (within shouting distance of this marker); Braddock's Crossing (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Racer (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Racer (about 300 feet away); Kennywood Park Casino (about 400 feet away); Jack Rabbit (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Jack Rabbit

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(about 400 feet away); Merry-Go-Round (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Mifflin.

Other markers no longer nearby. Auto Race (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it); Laffin' Sal (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Miniature Railroad (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); The Pagoda (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed).

More about this marker. The fountain was not operating at the time I visited, although the circumference of lights in the fountain pool did turn on as sundown approached.

Also see . . .
1. Kennywood. (Submitted on August 30, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
2. Kennywood - Wikipedia. (Submitted on August 30, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, August 21, 2014

2. The Kenny Fountain Marker

Plaque is set on the masonry circumference seating at center of picture.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 639 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 30, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.