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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Washington County, Pennsylvania
Washington is the county seat for Washington County
Adjacent to Washington County, Pennsylvania
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Near Park Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 18) 0.2 miles north of Williams Street, on the right when traveling east.
Training and Movement to Battle
Thornycroft, Washington, Pa.-July 15,-Sept. 7. 1917
Camp Hancock, Augusta, Georgia-Sept. 9, 1917-Apr. 24, 1918
Embarked for overseas, on H.M.S. Corsican, at Hoboken, N.J., May 2, 1918
Debarked at . . . — — Map (db m199432) HM WM
On Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 18) at Railroad Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
Civil War
Joseph McCauslin Reuben Smalley Thomas Anderson
Absalom Baird Henry Harrison Bingham Hugh Patterson Boon
Henry C. Slusher Uriah H. Brown William J. Carson
James S. Cunningham
Indian Campaign
James W. . . . — — Map (db m192566) WM
On West Maiden Street (U.S. 40) near South Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 18), on the right when traveling east.
The eminent American chemist was born in this house with the round corner, 1856. Was awarded many medals for his invention of carborundum, artificial graphite, and other valuable products of the electric furnace. — — Map (db m263) HM
Near South College Street (U.S. 19) near East Beau Street (Pennsylvania Route 136), on the right when traveling south.
This plaza is the gift of Gamma Chapter of Beta Theta Pi, the oldest chapter in continuous existence and the first chapter of a college social fraternity in Pennsylvania, to mark the 125th Anniversary of its founding in 1842 at Jefferson College. — — Map (db m261) HM
On West Chestnut Street (U.S. 40) at Brookside Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Chestnut Street.
Site of first oil well in Washington County. Oil was struck in Dec., 1884. First oil was shipped in 1885; last oil was pumped about 1916. This well led to the development of the Washington oil field. — — Map (db m819) HM
On South Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 18), on the right when traveling south.
Stood on this site. It was opened in 1798 by David Morris. Among the noted guests during the National Road era were five presidents of the United States. Lafayette was entertained here on May 25, 1825. — — Map (db m40401) HM
The purchase and renovation
of this building were made
possible by the bequest of
Harry Hamilton Davis and his
wife, Tillie Wilkinson Davis — — Map (db m196034) HM
In Memory of Jesse William Lazear 1868-1900, Washington and Jefferson College 1888. Physician and Scientist, he researched the cause of Yellow Fever with the U.S. Army Medical Commission, led by Walter Reed, in Cuba. Volunteering as an experimental . . . — — Map (db m64494) HM
Named in honor of
The Rev. Dr. John McMillan
Pastor, Educator, Visionary
Pioneer and
One of the founders
of the College
[Dedicated] September 15, 1993
This property has been
placed on the
National Register . . . — — Map (db m196029) HM
On Beau Street (Pennsylvania Route 136) at Lincoln Street (U.S. 19), on the left when traveling west on Beau Street.
Though they held different viewpoints, George Washington and Thomas Jefferson collaborated to build a nation. Washington invites visitors to enter the College, while Jefferson gazes into the future where the seeds of knowledge, nurtured through . . . — — Map (db m196059) HM
On East Maiden Street (U.S. 40) west of South College Street (U.S. 19), on the right when traveling west.
Built, 1812, by Dr. John LeMoyne. For many years, home of his son Dr. Francis LeMoyne, noted abolitionist, and builder of first crematory in U.S. Now the home of the Washington County Historical Society. — — Map (db m262) HM
On Lone Pine Road, 0.2 miles north of Brush Run Road, on the right when traveling south.
1944
Lone Pine
Community Honor Roll
World War II Veterans Veterans
(Names Not Listed)
☆ ☆ ☆
Honoring our hero dead World War II
Albert M. Bigler Glen Cole James Irey Earl W. Locy Delbert . . . — — Map (db m203476) WM
On Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 18) at Railroad Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
In honor and memory
of those who served their country
Ivan Amos Walter Barrett Charles Baumgardner James Bissett
Harry Brice Robert Carroll Wilson Carroll Samuel Carson
Edward Clark Louis Davidson Clarence Edgar Leroy . . . — — Map (db m192572) WM
To the memory of
Patton Lyon Logan
of the Class of 1894
Captain 64th Infantry 7th Division
American Expeditionary Forces
Cited for extraordinary heroism in action
near Mon Plaisir Ferme . . . — — Map (db m196026) WM
On Strawberry Way at South Lincoln Street (U.S. 19) on Strawberry Way.
Journalist, editor, and literary pioneer, Davis was influential in the Realist movement. She wrote hundreds of works related to social issues, including the renowned Life in the Iron Mills. Born in the nearby Bradford House, she attended . . . — — Map (db m64342) HM
On College Street (U.S. 19) south of Beau Street, on the left when traveling south.
This plaza and walkway is dedicated
to the memory of
Rev. Thomas Cochran Campbell,
Jefferson College Class of 1856,
motive force and first ritualist of
Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity
Dedicated by the Executive Council of
Phi Kappa . . . — — Map (db m196023) HM
Near Park Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 18) 0.2 miles north of Williams Street, on the right when traveling east.
Acheson, Thomas
Baird, Absolom
Baldwin, Jedithia
Blakeney, Gabriel
Hoge, John
McClure, Robert
McKennan, William
Morgan, George
Morrison, James
Schaffer, Jacob
Scott, Thomas
Stockton, Robert Sr
Walker, John Hoge . . . — — Map (db m200640) HM WM
On West Walnut Street west of North Franklin Street, on the left when traveling west.
Adams, Benjamin
Allen, David
Armstrong, John
Arnold, Henry
Aster, George
Barr, Robert
Carr, Daniel
Cavenaugh, Patrick
Clark, Samuel
Cummings, William
Denny, Walter
Dewey, Walter
Doak, William
Finley, . . . — — Map (db m203324) HM WM
On East Buffalo Church Road (Local Route 622) 0.9 miles north of South Bridge Road (Pennsylvania Route 221), on the left when traveling north.
Cleland, James about 1753-1830
Malone, John about 1761-1841
Wilson, John about 1754-1830
Wolfe, Jacob 1738-1835
Wolfe, William Sr 1757-1839 — — Map (db m204141) HM WM
On Buffalo Road South (Parish Route 661) 0.2 miles south of Jefferson Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 844), on the left when traveling south.
Adams, David
Adams, John
Anderson, James
Anderson, John
Caldwell, Samuel
Chambers, Joseph
Cowan, William
Dinsmore, James
Donaghy, Joseph
Flack, John
Forbes Sr, Hugh
Gilcrest, John
Martin, Isaac
McClane, . . . — — Map (db m210640) HM WM
On Franklin Farms Road, 0.1 miles north of Grandview Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
On this spot was held in 1776, the County Court for the District of West Augusta, Virginia, the first court held by any English-speaking people West of the Monongahela River. — — Map (db m203228) HM
On South Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 18) 0 miles south of Wheeling Street.
In 1791, the National Road Heritage Corridor was the stage for a national crisis that came to be known as the Whiskey Rebellion, a scene of climatic moments in the history of the United States and its newly formed government. Responding to the first . . . — — Map (db m40412) HM
On Park Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 18) at Dewey Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Park Avenue.
A gift from the Class of 1950 and others in honor of Rev. Daniel "Deacon Dan" L. Towler '50. The Members members of the Class of 1950 presented their gifts on the occasion of their 50th reunion in the year 2000.
Dan Towler, a native of . . . — — Map (db m198104) HM
On Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 18) at Railroad Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
This Veterans' Walkway is founded in the deep belief that all who have honorably served our nation deserve a lasting tribute from their neighbors and fellow countrymen.
Thousands of our area's selfless men and women departed from and . . . — — Map (db m192571) WM
Erected in memory of the
brave young men of this college
who have from its beginning
fought and died to preserve this nation
1776 1812 1845 1861 1898
1917 1941 1952 1965
The Soldiers and Sailors . . . — — Map (db m196066) HM
On West Chestnut Street (U.S. 40) at Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway (Interstate 70), on the right when traveling east on West Chestnut Street.
Laid out in 1781 by John and William Hoge. Site of Indian Catfish Camp. Boro charter, 1810; city, 1923. National Road center and rich in historic buildings and associations. Named for George Washington. — — Map (db m199249) HM
On College Street (U.S. 19) at Beau Street, on the right when traveling south on College Street.
This granite is dedicated in memory of our
brothers and sisters of Washington and Greene Counties,
who paid the ultimate price for employment, many of which,
due solely to corporate greed and employer indifference to safety.
"Pray for . . . — — Map (db m196004) HM
On South College Street (U.S. 19) south of East Beau Street (Pennsylvania Route 136), on the left when traveling south.
Chartered history starts with the founding of Washington Academy in 1787. A section of the Administration Building erected, 1793. Washington College (1806) and Jefferson College (1802) were united in 1865. — — Map (db m259) HM
On East Beau Street (Pennsylvania Route 136) 0.1 miles east of South College Street (U.S. 19), on the right when traveling west.
Chartered history begins with the founding of Washington Academy in 1787. Section of the Administration Building erected, 1793. Washington College (1806) and Jefferson College (1802) united in March, 1865. — — Map (db m58623) HM
On South Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 18) at Cherry Way, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
Formed March 28, 1781 out of Westmoreland County and named for General George Washington. A scene of activity in the Whiskey Rebellion, 1791-1794. The county seat, Washington, was made a borough in 1810; then a city in 1924. On the National Road, . . . — — Map (db m40410) HM
Near Park Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 18) 0.2 miles north of Williams Street, on the right when traveling east.
VIETNAM
1959 1975
Remember us - we were just kids - the most of us - not militant, not warriors, and certainly not men but trying just as hard as any can imagine to be so; just ordinary guys like you;
and had we made it home . . . — — Map (db m199325) WM
On Tanger Boulevard, 0.4 miles south of Racetrack Road, on the right when traveling south.
This flag dedicated to Veterans of Washington County who courageously served their country.
God bless America
Tanger Outlet Center
Washington, Pennsylvania
August 29, 2008 — — Map (db m225090) WM
On U.S. 40 at Coffeys Crossing Road, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 40.
Our first national road; fathered by Albert Gallatin. Begun in 1811 at Cumberland, Md.; completed to Wheeling in 1818. Toll road under State control, 1835-1905. Rebuilt, it is present U.S. Route 40. — — Map (db m816) HM
On U.S. 40 at Coffeys Crossing Road, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 40.
Laid out in 1781 by John and William Hoge. Site of Indian Catfish Camp. Boro charter, 1810; city, 1823. National Road center and rich in historic buildings and associations. Named for George Washington. — — Map (db m815) HM
On U.S. 40 east of Buffalo Church Road, on the right when traveling east.
A stockaded house built here about 1780 by Jacob Wolfe afforded a refuge for the settlers of this region. It was one of the most important forts in the area. — — Map (db m817) HM
Acquired by PTM in April 2006, locomotive 89 was originally built in May 1953 for a machine tool manufacturing plant in south central PA. It subsequently had several additional owners, last serving the AGWAY grain terminal in Philadelphia until . . . — — Map (db m77027) HM
One of the interurban's advantages over the train with which it competed was its frequent stops, either in recognition of heavy patronage or as a result of the farmer's negotiating ability in writing the lease for the right-of-way.
After . . . — — Map (db m77028) HM
On Museum Road, 0.1 miles south of North Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
In 1989 museum volunteers learned that one of the Harmony Route's original waiting shelters had been preserved on its original location, at the border of Adams and Cranberry Townships in southwestern Butler County.
It is believed that the . . . — — Map (db m156290) HM
On Franklin Farms Road, 0.4 miles south of Franklin Farms Road and US 40, on the right when traveling south.
Here met, in August 1776, under Virginias claim to western Pennsylvania, the first court west of the Monongahela River. The site is .2 mile south and marked by a monument. — — Map (db m195504) HM
On Racetrack Road at Entrance to Meadows Racetrack and Casino, on the right when traveling west on Racetrack Road.
An excellent horseman and among the most influential names in harness racing, Miller won 2,442 races in 8 decades, including the Hambletonian and the Little Brown Jug. He bred and trained many champions, including Adios, a winning stallion with . . . — — Map (db m42049) HM
On South Main Street, 0 miles north of Elm Street, on the right when traveling north.
This crematory, the first in the United States, was built in 1876 by Dr. Francis LeMoyne. From 1876 to 1900, there were 42 cremations. Dr. LeMoyne lies buried here. — — Map (db m40402) HM
On Murtland Avenue (U.S. 19) at North Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Murtland Avenue.
Laid out in 1781 by John and William Hoge. Site of Indian Catfish Camp. Boro charter, 1810; city, 1823. National Road center and rich in historic buildings and associations. Named for George Washington. — — Map (db m258) HM
Near North Liberty Road north of National Road (U.S. 40), on the right when traveling north.
Alexander Burns
Died January 12, 1826, Age 87
Jane Carroll Burns
His wife, died
September 22, 1838, Age 78
The remains of Alexander and Jane Carroll Burns which formerly laid in the old Seceder Graveyard at West Alexander, . . . — — Map (db m223389) HM
Site 3 miles north. Built about 1780 by Jacob Miller, Sr. Rendezvous for settlers of the Dutch Fork area. Here, March 31, 182, Ann Hupp led a heroic defense against attacking Indians. — — Map (db m40051) HM
On U.S. 40 at Lake Road, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 40.
The site of this fortified blockhouse, built during the Revolution by Abraham Rice was about six miles north on Buffalo Creek. It was attacked by a force of Indians in September, 1782, but withstood the siege. — — Map (db m9293) HM
On Main Street west of Penn Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.
Born Jan. 31, 1830, on this site, of Pennsylvania pioneer ancestry. Washington College graduate. Moved to Maine in 1854. Served the nation as member of Congress, party leader and Secretary of State. — — Map (db m127636) HM
On Middle Street at William Street, on the right when traveling north on Middle Street.
Dedicated to our living and silent defenders past and present in a righteous cause they have won immortal glory and have notably served their nation in serving mankind — — Map (db m201071) WM
On West Finley Road (Pennsylvania Route 3037) at Walker Hill Road, on the left when traveling west on West Finley Road.
Widow of the revolutionary soldiers John Parker and later Daniel Ackley
In 1818 she made the long journey with her family of several children and her household goods from Wilkesbarre to this site, crossing mountains and fording rivers over . . . — — Map (db m222187) HM
On West Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 844), on the right when traveling east.
Nearby was the site of the Robert McClure factory of pre-Civil War days. It pioneered in making Andrew Ralston's machine cleaning and threshing grain in a single operation, patented in 1842. — — Map (db m40404) HM
Near East Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 844) 0.1 miles east of Patton Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Junkins, Benjamin about 1752-1818
Meneely, William about 1761-1837
Ramsey, David 1754-1848
Ramsey, George 1755-1849
Ridgeway, James about 1750-1835
Urie, Samuel . . . — — Map (db m222282) HM WM
On East Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 844) west of Patton Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Soldiers of the War of 186165
Commissioned Officers
Gen. Patrick R. Hughes
Col. W. W. McNulty
Col. Joseph Pentecost
Major George T. Work
Major R. J. Taggart
Capt. Wm. F. Templeton
Capt. James W. Montford
John . . . — — Map (db m223597) WM
On Scenic Drive (Pennsylvania Route 231) at Mount Hope Ridge Road (Pennsylvania Route 331) when traveling north on Scenic Drive.
Gill, William 1747-1802
Jamison, John about 1743-1811
Lawrence, John about 1741-1827
Mitchell, Matthew 1733-1829
Smith, Nathaniel about 1758-1846
Templeton, Joseph . . . — — Map (db m222368) WM
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