Historical Markers and War Memorials in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania
Waynesburg is the county seat for Greene County
Waynesburg is in Greene County
Greene County(92) ► ADJACENT TO GREENE COUNTY Fayette County(289) ► Washington County(377) ► Marshall County, West Virginia(48) ► Monongalia County, West Virginia(227) ► Wetzel County, West Virginia(13) ►
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Near West College Street west of North Washington Street, on the right when traveling west.
This bell, cast in the early days of the University, once proclaimed each new day of learning from the cupola of the building directly in front of you. Echoing across the hills, its ring welcomed men and women to an institution of higher learning . . . — — Map (db m178611) HM
On East High Street (U.S. 19) at South Washington Street, on the left when traveling west on East High Street.
Dedicated to the recipients of the Nation's oldest military decoration the Purple Heart
My stone is red for the blood they shed. The medal I bear is my country's way to show they care. If I could be seen by all mankind maybe peace will come in . . . — — Map (db m200581) WM
On Washington Street at Strawberry Street, on the left when traveling north on Washington Street.
In memory of the men of
Co. K, 110th U.S. Infantry (10th PA.)
who made the supreme sacrifice
in the World War
William G. Meighen
Norman N. Zahniser
Alfred R. McCarty
Charles E. Murphy
Walter B. Riggle
Floyd B. Huffman . . . — — Map (db m16221) WM
On High Street (U.S. 19) at Washington Street, on the right when traveling east on High Street.
Formed February 9, 1796 from Washington County. Named for Gen. Nathanael Greene. Waynesburg, the county seat named for Gen. Anthony Wayne, was incorporated in 1816. Site of Waynesburg College, founded 1849. Near Ten Mile is birthplace of Gov. . . . — — Map (db m16224) HM
On High Street (Pennsylvania Route 21) at Washington Street, on the left when traveling west on High Street.
Honor Roll of the men of Greene County who gave their lives in the World War.
Areford, John G.
Bissett, Joseph
Buchanan, Bert
Carey, Harold T.
Closser, Hallie, J.
Courtwright, John
Crayne, Thomas E.
Creel, James F. . . . — — Map (db m16257) WM
On West High Street (U.S. 19) west of South Washington Street, on the left when traveling west.
During the disastrous fire which swept this block on the morning of December 23, 1925 the following men gave their lives
Joseph K. Rifenburg
James Thurman Long
Harvey Call, II
William A. Finch
Victor H. Silveus — — Map (db m178105) HM
On East Wayne Street at North Washington Street, on the left when traveling east on East Wayne Street.
When the borough was formed in 1796, this land was declared the commons, to provide pasture for the lot-holders. Converted to a park in 1883. Monument in memory of those who served in Civil War dedicated in 1899. — — Map (db m178233) HM
On Morris Street (U.S. 19) at Wayne Street, on the left when traveling north on Morris Street.
When the borough was formed in 1796, this land was declared the commons, to provide pasture for the
lot-holders. Converted to a park in 1883 by petition
to the court by J. G. Ritchie. — — Map (db m178589) HM
On Morris Street (U.S. 19) at College Street, on the right when traveling north on Morris Street.
Founded in 1849 by the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Chartered by the State in 1850. One of the first two colleges in Pennsylvania to grant degrees to women, in 1857. — — Map (db m16227) HM
On North Richhill Street at West Wayne Street, on the right when traveling south on North Richhill Street.
Founded in 1849 by the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Chartered by the State in 1850. One of the first two colleges in Pennsylvania to grant degrees to women, in 1857. — — Map (db m56957) HM
On Richhill Street (U.S. 19) at West Wayne Street, on the right when traveling south on Richhill Street.
When the borough was formed in 1796, this land was declared the commons, to provide pasture for the lot-holders. Converted to a park in 1883 by petition to the court. — — Map (db m79985) HM
On East High Street (Pennsylvania Route 21) at Church Street, on the right when traveling west on East High Street.
This location was once home to the Allison Building, which housed the J.T. Rogers & Co. Drugstore. In the 1870s, a local farmer remarked to pharmacist William Allison that it always seemed to rain on his birthday, July 29. In 1874, Allison began . . . — — Map (db m196984) HM
On Jefferson Road (Pennsylvania Route 188) 0.2 miles east of Strope Road (Local Route 559), on the right when traveling east.
These trees are planted in memory of the soldiers of Greene County who made the supreme sacrifice in the World War
1917 1918
John G. Areford
Joseph Bissett
Bert Buchanan
Harold T. Carey
Hallie J. Closser
John . . . — — Map (db m202656) WM
Near Rolling Meadows Road (County Route 2026) east of Garards Fort Road (County Route 2011), on the right when traveling east.
John W. Mooney - U.S. Navy Seabees - WWII and Korean War
C. Kenneth Mooney - U.S. Army - WWII
Willliam S. Mooney - U.S. Army - Korean War
Charles E. Mooney - U.S. Army — — Map (db m180676) WM
Near Rolling Meadows Road (County Route 2026) east of Garards Fort Road (County Route 2011), on the right when traveling east.
John Barr "Buddy" Stewart - U.S. Army
Alan Dale "Doodlebug" Stewart - U.S. Navy
Loye Gale "Tudy" Stewart U.S. Army
Earl Lynn "Inny" Stewart - U.S. Army — — Map (db m180618) WM
Near Garards Fort Road (County Route 2011) south of Rolling Meadows Road (County Route 2026), on the left when traveling south.
John Goslin Areford
Joseph Horner Bissett
Bert Buchanan
John D. Caldwell
Harold Thomas Carey
Hallie Jackson Closser
John Courtwright
Thomas E. Crayne
James Frederick Creel
Albert Davis
Harry Dunn
Daniel Goodwin . . . — — Map (db m180411) WM
Near Rolling Meadows Road (County Route 2026) east of Garards Fort Road (County Route 2011), on the right when traveling east.
United States Army
Charles Pick Wilson David R. Wilson Harry T. Moore
United States Navy
Don Shultz Bill Shultz Eddie Shultz Frederick E. Wilson Gary A. Wilson Jr. Daniel Fuller
United States Air . . . — — Map (db m180506) WM
Near Rolling Meadows Road (County Route 2026) near Garards Fort Road (County Route 2011), on the right when traveling east.
UNITED STATES ARMY
G. Russell Haines
Constabulary
WWII 1945-1947
Robert M. Lemley
WWII 1945-1947
Donald R. Pyle
Korea 1952-1953
John Lewellen WWII
Kenneth D. Haines
Vietnam 1968-1969
UNITED STATES . . . — — Map (db m180712) WM
Near Rolling Meadows Road (County Route 2026) east of Garards Fort Road (County Route 2011), on the right when traveling east.
UNITED STATES ARMY
Terry L. Hoyle II
George E. Hoyle Jr.
George Balsinger Jr.
UNITED STATES NAVY
Willliam Balsinger
Rick E. Black
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Terry L. Hoyle
Robert Eisiminger
UNITED . . . — — Map (db m180774) WM
On Garards Fort Road (Pennsylvania Route 2011) at John Corbley Road, on the left when traveling west on Garards Fort Road.
A noted Baptist minister serving area congregations, Corbley was among some 150 men arrested by federal troops on the Dreadful Night" of November 13, 1794. A vocal opponent of the excise tax on whiskey, he was the areas best known participant in . . . — — Map (db m238126) HM
