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

"Declaration & Address"

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, February 20, 2011

1. "Declaration & Address" Marker

Inscription. First published at this site. Founding of the Disciples of Christ is dated from this statement's adoption, September 7, 1809. It was written by Thomas Campbell, who with his followers had organized the Christian Association of Washington earlier in the same year.

Erected 1994 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Communications. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 7, 1809.

Location. 40° 10.142′ N, 80° 14.692′ W. Marker is in Washington, Pennsylvania, in Washington County. Marker is on South Main Street, 0.1 miles south of East Wheeling Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 122 South Main Street, Washington PA 15301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Whiskey Rebellion (within shouting distance of this marker); Bradford House (within shouting distance of this marker); Globe Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward Acheson (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Washington County (about 400 feet

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away); LeMoyne House (about 600 feet away); Captain Philo McGiffin (about 600 feet away); Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients of Washington County PA (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.

Also see . . . Declaration and Address. Declaration and Address of the Christian Association of Washington by Thomas Campbell. First Edition, 1809. (Submitted on February 21, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, February 20, 2011

2. "Declaration & Address" Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 627 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 20, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.