New Wilmington in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

East Diamond

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 16, 2017

1. East Diamond Marker

Inscription. These adjacent four corners form the East Diamond. The East and West Diamonds are commonly referred to as the Town Square. The rare Double Diamond design is part of the original 1824 drawing of New Wilmington by James Waugh. The Diamonds were patterned after the city of Washington, D.C.

Erected by New Wilmington Borough.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. A significant historical year for this entry is 1824.

Location. 41° 7.341′ N, 80° 19.993′ W. Marker is in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, in Lawrence County. Marker is at the intersection of South Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 956) and West Neshannock Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 158), on the left when traveling north on South Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Wilmington PA 16142, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Westminster College (within shouting distance of this marker); West Diamond (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Original Site of Neshannock Presbyterian Church (approx. 1.3 miles away); Johnston Tavern (approx. 6 miles away); Neshannock Potato (approx. 6.1 miles away); The First M.E. Church in Lawrence County (approx.

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6.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 6.3 miles away); West Middlesex Veterans Memorial (approx. 6.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Wilmington.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 16, 2017

2. East Diamond Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2017, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 197 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 16, 2017, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.