Oil City in Venango County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Joseph Reid Gas Engine Company
Erected 1997 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
Location. 41° 25.957′ N, 79° 42.782′ W. Marker is in Oil City, Pennsylvania, in Venango County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 8) and Halyday Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Located on landscaped traffic island at the intersection of Main Street (PA Route 8), Halyday Street and Petroleum Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oil City PA 16301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jacob J. Vandergrift (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cornplanter (approx. 0.2 miles away); Patrick C. Boyle (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Cornplanter (approx. ¼ mile away); In Memory of Cornplanter (approx. ¼ mile away); In Commemoration of the Gift (approx. ¼ mile away); Oil Well Supply Company (approx. 0.3 miles away); Charles Lockhart (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oil City.
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Also see . . . Joseph Reid Gas Engine Company - Behind the Marker. ExplorePAHistory.com (Submitted on July 28, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
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