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

Emlenton At Leisure

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, November 12, 2014

1. Emlenton at Leisure Marker

Inscription. Emlenton played as hard as it worked and the railroad brought many people to town for special occasions. The depot was located at the rear of this site and was served by eleven daily passenger trains. People then used the rails as much as we use our automobiles today.

Erected by Oil Heritage Region.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars.

Location. 41° 10.626′ N, 79° 42.576′ W. Marker is in Emlenton, Pennsylvania, in Venango County. It can be reached from the intersection of Main Street and 6th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Emlenton PA 16373, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northwestern Pennsylvania.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

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: Arthur W. Phillips - Physician / Humanitarian (within shouting distance of this marker); West Main Street Development (within shouting distance of this marker); The Crawford Family (within shouting distance of this marker); Farmers National Bank (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Railroad Supplies The Area's Needs (about 300 feet away); Education - A Local Priority (about 300 feet away); H.B. Mitchell - An Emlenton Success Story

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(about 300 feet away); James Bennett - Premier Entrepeneur (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Emlenton.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 733 times since then and 8 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on November 12, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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