Waynesburg in Greene County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
West Park
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, May 17, 2014
1. West Park Marker
When the borough was formed in 1796, this land was declared the commons, to provide pasture for the lot-holders. Converted to a park in 1883 by petition to the court.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1796.
Location. 39° 53.911′ N, 80° 11.404′ W. Marker is in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, in Greene County. It is at the intersection of Richhill Street (U.S. 19) and West Wayne Street, on the right when traveling south on Richhill Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Waynesburg PA 15370, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is 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 Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Waynesburg College (within shouting distance of this marker); Ritchie Park (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Waynesburg College (about 500 feet away); A. B. Miller Hall (about 800 feet away); Hanna Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); "For Truth and Courage" (approx. 0.2 miles away); Monument Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Company K, 110th U.S. Infantry (10th PA) World War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waynesburg.
Also see . . . Waynesburg Borough. Parks and Recreation website entry (Submitted on December 30, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
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Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, May 17, 2014
2. West Park and Marker
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, May 17, 2014
3. West Park and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 30, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 537 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 30, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
