McConnellsburg in Fulton County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
George Diven
1782-1858
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 30, 2015
1. George Diven Marker
George Diven, a farmer and wagoner, who lived in what is now Fulton County, was the earliest inventor of the friction brake for Conestoga wagons in the 1840's. His brake shoe design has influenced friction type brakes ever since. In 1926 representatives of the Westinghouse Air Brake Company, the American Brake Shoe & Foundry Company, and the Mack Truck Company came to this cemetery to lay a wreath upon his grave recognizing him as the earliest inventor of the friction brake shoe system.
Erected by Fulton County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. 39° 56.086′ N, 77° 59.823′ W. Marker is in McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania, in Fulton County. Marker is on East Walnut Street, 0.1 miles east of U.S. 522, on the right when traveling east. Located in St. Pauls United Church of Christ cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mc Connellsburg PA 17233, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 204 North 2nd Street (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Daniel McConnell (about 400 feet away); 200 North 2nd Street (about 400 feet away); Fulton County Courthouse (about 400 feet away); William Lyle Mosebey, Jr.
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Also see . . . George Diven. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on April 30, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 30, 2015
2. George Diven Marker
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 30, 2015
3. George Diven Grave
George Diven, a farmer and wagoner, who lived in what is now Fulton County, was the earliest inventor of the friction brake for Conestoga wagons in the 1840's. His brake shoe design has influenced friction type brakes ever since.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 617 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 30, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
