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

Always A River 1991

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 14, 2011

1. Always A River 1991 Marker

Inscription. The northernmost point of the 981 mile long Ohio River flows along the banks here at Rochester. Nearby the Beaver River joins the Ohio proclaiming the spirit of Beaver County's motto
Divided by it's rivers,
United by it's people.

Erected by Beaver County Historical Research & Landmarks Foundation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania - Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation series list.

Location. 40° 41.899′ N, 80° 17.076′ W. Marker is in Rochester, Pennsylvania, in Beaver County. Marker is on Water Street west of Harrison Street, on the right when traveling east. This historical marker is located in the park that is situated where the Beaver River empties into the Ohio River, on the Rochester side. The park walking trail follows the Ohio River and at the mouth of the Beaver River the park and walking trail turns and follows the eastern side of the Beaver River. This particular historical marker is located upstream from the mouth of the Beaver River, on the Ohio River side of the park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rochester PA 15074, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within

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walking distance of this marker. Industry Along the Banks (here, next to this marker); About River Transit ... (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lewis and Clark (about 700 feet away); Spanning the Waters (about 800 feet away); Logans Town (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rochester Lodge Number 229 (approx. 0.2 miles away); H.C. Fry Glass Company (approx. ¼ mile away); Make Way for the Railroad (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rochester.

Also see . . . Beaver County Historical Research & Landmarks Foundation. Marker Program (Submitted on July 27, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 14, 2011

2. Always A River 1991 Marker

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 14, 2011

3. Always A River 1991 Marker

View of the historical marker and the shelter house that is immediately adjacent to the historical marker, and a view of the Ohio River just beyond the shelter house.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 14, 2011

4. Always A River 1991 Marker

View looking eastward of the historical marker.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 14, 2011

5. Always A River 1991 Marker

View looking westward of the historical marker, and in the background, of the Ohio River.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 611 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 23, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.