West Mifflin in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Turtle
National Historic District
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, August 21, 2014
1. The Turtle Marker
Marker is at the queue line.
Erected by Kennywood.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 40° 23.319′ N, 79° 51.926′ W. Marker was in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It could be reached from Kennywood Boulevard. Marker is on the grounds of Kennywood, an amusement park operating seasonally since 1898. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 4800 Kennywood Boulevard, West Mifflin PA 15122, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in Greater Pittsburgh. It was also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Ohio River Valley, 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 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 location: A different marker also named Turtle (here, next to this marker); The Lucky Stand (within shouting distance of this marker); Thunderbolt (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Noah's Ark (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Thunderbolt (within shouting distance of this marker); Kennywood Park Casino
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Other markers no longer nearby. Noah's Ark (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Thunderbolt (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it); The Pagoda (was about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed); Miniature Railroad (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed); Laffin' Sal (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Auto Race (was about 500 feet away but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it).
Regarding The Turtle. According to a automated recording at the ride, this is the only operating ride of its kind.
Also see . . .
1. Tumble Bug - Wikipedia. (Submitted on August 30, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
2. Kennywood.
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, August 21, 2014
2. The Turtle
Towards Turtle entrance. Note the turtle pictures overhead.
3. Kennywood - Wikipedia. (Submitted on August 30, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, August 21, 2014
3. The Turtle
The ride travels counter-clockwise. Not to be confused with the steel coaster track overhaed.
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, August 21, 2014
4. The Turtle
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, August 21, 2014
5. The Turtle
Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 648 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 30, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
