New Brighton in Beaver County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Merrick Art Gallery
Established in 1880 as a teaching and exhibiting museum for increased understanding of fine art
Erected by Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania - Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.
Location. 40° 43.962′ N, 80° 18.632′ W. Marker is in New Brighton, Pennsylvania, in Beaver County. Marker can be reached from 11th Street, 0.1 miles east of 3rd Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 18/65). Located in rear of Merrick Art Gallery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Brighton PA 15066, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Underground Railroad (within shouting distance of this marker); Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Presbyterian Church of New Brighton (about 400 feet away); Christ Episcopal Church (about 600 feet away); White Cottage (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Underground Railroad (approx. 0.2 miles away); Childhood Home of Edward Dempster Merrick (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Underground Railroad (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Brighton.
Also see . . .
1. Merrick Art Gallery. Website homepage (Submitted on August 7, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. Beaver County Historical Research & Landmarks Foundation. Foundation website homepage (Submitted on October 14, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 759 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 7, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.