Aliquippa in Beaver County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First Colonial Residents
The first colonial residents of Beaver County lived nearby. Alexander McKee operated a trading post 1769 or earlier. Colonel John Gibson farmed land near his trading post in 1771 then went on to a great military and legal career. McKee became a Tory fugitive.
Erected by Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. 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 1769.
Location. 40° 37.164′ N, 80° 14.583′ W. Marker is in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, in Beaver County. Marker is at the intersection of PA 51 Offramp and Station Street, on the right when traveling north on PA 51 Offramp. Sign is hidden behind shrubbery, hard to see. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Aliquippa PA 15001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. NLRB v. Jones & Laughlin Supreme Court Ruling (within shouting distance of this marker); Aliquippa Works (within shouting distance of this marker); Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad Passenger Station (within shouting distance of this marker); B.F. Jones Memorial Library (approx. 0.6 miles away); Tried Stone Baptist Church (approx. 0.7 miles away); Site of First Mass (approx. 0.9 miles away); Hill Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); Down The Ohio (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Aliquippa.
Also see . . . Beaver County Historical Research & Landmarks Foundation. Foundation website entry (Submitted on October 2, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,023 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 2, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on July 25, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.