Near Armagh in Indiana County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

John B McCormick

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, June 14, 2014

1. John B McCormick Marker

Inscription. Designed the first of the modern mixed-flow type of water turbine, thus making an important contribution to the American industry. Began his experiments in 1868on the water wheel of a sawmill at nearby Armagh. He died near Smicksburg in 1924.

Erected 1951 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 1924.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 40° 27.255′ N, 79° 2.352′ W. Marker was near Armagh, Pennsylvania, in Indiana County. Marker was on William Penn Highway (U.S. 22) 0.4 miles west of Indiana Street (Pennsylvania Route 56), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Armagh PA 15920, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Grace Lutheran Church Bell (approx. 3.1 miles away); Malcolm Cowley (approx. 9.4 miles away); Cambria City (approx. 9.8 miles away); Absalom (Albert) Hazlett (approx. 9.9 miles away); Staple Bend Tunnel

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(approx. 10.3 miles away); A Success Story (approx. 10½ miles away); Pennsylvania Railroad Stone Bridge (approx. 10½ miles away); Flood Prevention (approx. 10½ miles away).

More about this marker. Bottom part of marker and post still remain

Also see . . . John B. McCormick at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on June 14, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, June 14, 2014

2. John B McCormick Marker

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, June 14, 2014

3. John B McCormick Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 551 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 14, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.