On West North Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Massillon Stone
1871
Erected on nearby Monument Hill, the original monument was an
elaborate structure, with multiple life-size figures, bas-reliefs,
commemorative panels, and a staircase leading to a balcony of stone
forty feet above the . . . — — Map (db m176894) WM
On Allegheny Avenue at West North Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Allegheny Avenue.
Has Been Designated A
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America.
Henry Hobson Richardson, one of America's premier architects, designed this church (1884). . . . — — Map (db m176700) HM
On Ohio River Boulevard (Pennsylvania Route 65), on the right when traveling south.
Below this bridge was the first lock and dam built (1878-1885) on the Ohio River. This was the world's largest movable dam yet constructed, and included the world's first rolling lock gate and widest lock chamber. Built and operated by the United . . . — — Map (db m40201) HM
On Streets Run Road east of Old Clairton Road, on the left when traveling east.
Dedicated to those who served
in World War II
[Died in Service]
John Brady Clarence Godec John Kukan
John O'Hara John Seles John Vargo
[Honor Roll of Veterans]
Richard Abbiatici Joseph Ambrose Fred Bahur Harry . . . — — Map (db m225646) WM
On Streets Run Road east of Old Clairton Road, on the left when traveling east.
In honor of the men of this community who answered the call
of their country for service in the Great World War 1914-1918
Guido Faggiani [Died in Service]
Service Roll
Eben O. Averill Roy J. Averill Thomas . . . — — Map (db m225642) WM
On Three Rivers Heritage Trail, 2.5 miles south of Hot Metal Bridge, on the left when traveling south.
Frank George Lenz (1867-1894) was a celebrated cyclist and photographer from Pittsburgh, widely admired for his audacity and ingenuity, and well loved for his warmth and charm.
On May 15, 1892, thronged by an adoring public, he left his . . . — — Map (db m174373) HM
The Dickson Log House is a well-preserved example of a late 18th-century log dwelling. It represents a common structure on the frontier of Pennsylvania in the 1790s, and is one of only a few such buildings preserved in the area north of the Ohio . . . — — Map (db m60570) HM
On Bethel Church Road east of Marshall Road, on the right when traveling east.
Founded 1776, in the Old Stone Manse in South Park, by Reverend John McMillan, pioneer minister and educator. It is the mother of five nearby churches and has given its name to the community. In the cemetery, 14 Revolutionary War soldiers from this . . . — — Map (db m122311) HM
On Library Street at Maple Way when traveling south on Library Street.
Braddock Carnegie
Library
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
In commemorating the history of the
United States of America
Built in 1888-1889 and dedicated March 30, . . . — — Map (db m99024) HM
On Braddock Avenue at 11th Street, on the right when traveling east on Braddock Avenue.
In the largest work stoppage to that date, over 350,000 U.S. workers went off the job. Reverend Adalbert Kazincy, pastor of Saint Michael's here, championed the strikers and provided the church as a meeting place. The strike failed after 15 weeks. — — Map (db m47044) HM
On Braddock Avenue at 13th Street, on the left when traveling east on Braddock Avenue.
"The man who pursues justice and kindness
will receive honor and life"
-Proverbs
This monument is dedicated to those who fought for the United States, be it on the battlefields or in the factories. In times of war, the men, women, . . . — — Map (db m224781) WM
On Wexford Run Road at Bradford Road, on the right when traveling south on Wexford Run Road.
Named for landowner Thomas Bradford. Bradford Woods was first settled along the Harmony Trolley Line as a summer retreat in the fresh country air. It was Incorporated so that a school could be established for the children of the community. — — Map (db m103658) HM
On Brownsville Road at Wainwright Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Brownsville Road.
With gratitude, love and respect,
the Citizens of Brentwood Borough
dedicate this memorial to our
World War II veterans in recognition
of their selfless devotion and
service to God and Country in the
Armed Forces of the United States . . . — — Map (db m224799) WM
On Washington Pike (Pennsylvania Route 50) 0.1 miles south of Thoms Run Road, on the right when traveling south.
Known as Woodville. Built 1785 by General John Neville; later occupied by his son, Colonel Presley Neville. Refuge of General Neville's family when some Whiskey Rebels burned his home at Bower Hill, July 17, 1794. — — Map (db m40979) HM
On Conroy Street south of Greenock Buena Vista Road, on the right when traveling south.
This bell was removed from the Bell Chapel Methodist Church by John Hoak and donated to the Buena Vista Volunteer Fire Company. It is placed here in remembrance of the church members, the various pastors, and to Jack Junn for his 50 plus years of . . . — — Map (db m245319) HM
On Mansfield Boulevard at Chartiers Street, on the right when traveling east on Mansfield Boulevard.
The "Flying Dutchman" was hailed as baseball's greatest shortstop and one of its finest all-around players. A lifelong Carnegie resident, born to German immigrants. Played for Louisville Colonels, 1897-1899, and the Pittsburgh Pirates from . . . — — Map (db m40682) HM
On Kings Highway at Priscilla Lane, on the right when traveling north on Kings Highway.
41st Governor of Pennsylvania (1979-87) and U.S. Attorney General (1988-91) As governor, he prioritized lower taxes, state debt reduction, job creation, and welfare reform. Oversaw emergency response to Three Mile Island accident in March 1979. As . . . — — Map (db m234506) HM
On Noblestown Road (Pennsylvania Route 3048) at Columbia Street, on the right when traveling east on Noblestown Road.
Known as “The Father of Flag Day,” he founded the American Flag Day Association and served as its president for fifty years. President Truman signed the Act of Congress that officially designated June 14 as Flag Day, with Kerr at his . . . — — Map (db m40980) HM
On Beaver Grade Road, 0.1 miles east of Lozer Drive, on the right when traveling east.
A militia captain during the American Revolution and civic leader in the early republic, Meeks was a petitioner to create Allegheny County in 1787. While making his living as a farmer, he took up arms to defend western Pa. during conflict and war. . . . — — Map (db m40221) HM
Near Beaver Grade Road at Thorn Run Road Extension.
September 11, 2011
The Tenth Anniversary of the Terrorist Attacks on the United States of America
The Moon Township Volunteer Fire Company and the Township of Moon
Dedicate this memorial in memory of the 2,752 persons who lost their lives . . . — — Map (db m130046) WM
Do you know why this shelter is named "Rotary"?
The Rotary Club of Moon Township built this shelter and donated it to Moon Parks and Recreation: The Rotary Club recognized a need for a community gathering place in the park for families and friends . . . — — Map (db m206420) HM
Near McCrady Road at Beulah Road (Pennsylvania Route 130).
This historic chapel, a landmark in the Pittsburgh area since 1837, is the third building occupied by the congregation of the Beulah Presbyterian Church, which was organized in 1784. Preceeded by two log buildings, the chapel is built of bricks made . . . — — Map (db m122316) HM
Near Freemont Street at Huffman Drive, on the left when traveling west.
By Clairton Chapter
Blue Star Mothers of America
to commemorate the lives and
services of our sons who fought
and died for their country. — — Map (db m205443) WM
Near Freemont Street at Huffman Drive, on the left when traveling west.
Designed and erected by
THE CITIZENS OF
THE CITY OF CLAIRTON
in honor of those
of our community who served our
country in times of war — — Map (db m205418) WM
On Ravensburg Boulevard, 0.6 miles south of Clairton Road (Pennsylvania Route 885), on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated to the Citizens of Clairton who served our country with dignity and honor
A tribute to those who made the supreme sacrifice in the name of God and country
(Left Panel):
Americo Agostini
Horace Alford
L. . . . — — Map (db m205450) WM
Near this site stood Fort Vance, a settlers fort built during the French and Indian War era by Revolutionary War Captain Robert Vance. Robert Vance was a member of the Virginia Regiment of the Colonial Army, under the command of George Washington, . . . — — Map (db m93567) HM
Near Fifth Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 51) 0.1 miles south of Mill Street, on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.
Near the corner of Second Avenue and Chestnut Street there was erected, about 1776, by Captain Robert Vance of Virginia.
Pioneer settler on this site, a stockade known as Montour Bottoms or Vance Fort
This stockade was manned by Washington . . . — — Map (db m60831) HM
top left
The Crossroads
By 1819 a tiny village had taken root at the intersection of Beaver Indian Trail and Sharon road. It consisted of a few log cabins. Traces of old military road between Fort Pitt and Fort McIntosh (Beaver) could . . . — — Map (db m216247) HM
On Mooncrest Drive at Old Thorn Run Road, on the right when traveling north on Mooncrest Drive.
Designed and built in 1943 by the federal government as defense worker housing. Mooncrest residents produced armor plate, munitions, and ships at the nearby Dravo Corporation during World War II. Operated by U.S. Air Force after 1945; homes sold to . . . — — Map (db m40222) HM
Having lived the last forty-five years of her life at Robin Hill with her husband, Francis Bailey Nimick, and their six children and aware of the increasing population growth in the area in 1970, Mary Nimick graciously bequested through her will, . . . — — Map (db m163498) HM
On West Steuben Street (Pennsylvania Route 60) at South Linden Avenue, on the right on West Steuben Street.
On this site was located the isolation hospital erected in 1777 by General Edward Hand to care for troops at Fort Pitt. Blockhouses protected the original two-story log structure. — — Map (db m40394) HM
On Front Street at Ferry Street, on the right when traveling west on Front Street.
'Place of Beginning' at which the county survey commenced junction of Flaugherty Run and Ohio River created from Washington and Westmoreland counties. Approved by the General Assembly Sept. 24, 1788
Dedicated Sept. 24, 1988. — — Map (db m80705) HM
On Liberty Avenue (Bypass U.S. 19) west of Hillsdale Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated To The Memory Of
the Boys from Dormont, Pa.
who made the supreme sacrifice
fighting for the cause of liberty
in the World War
1917 1918
Re-dedicated to the
Veterans of All Wars
by McCormick-Dorman
Post . . . — — Map (db m181863) WM
This tablet dedicated by
Burt Foster Post No. 361
American Legion
McKeesport, Pa. May 30, 1926
Named to honor the memory of a comrade
who gave his life that liberty, justice
and American ideals might endure.
Killed in . . . — — Map (db m224865) HM WM
Beloved son of
J.D. and L.V. Foster
Born September 30, 1891
Corporal 43rd Co. 5th Reg't.
United States Marine Corps
American Expeditionary Forces
Killed in action at Bois-De-Belleau
Chateau . . . — — Map (db m224856) HM WM
On Grant Avenue, 0.1 miles east of Duquesne Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 837), on the right when traveling east.
Plant here began in 1886. Acquired by Andrew Carnegie in 1890, then by United States Steel in 1901. Workers here implemented advances in rolling mill and blast furnace processes before 1914; in pollution control, 1953. At peak of operations they . . . — — Map (db m45001) HM
On Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) 0.1 miles south of Center Street, on the right when traveling east.
Inventor of air brake and some 400 other devices. Developed AC transmission of electric current. Spent creative years in Pittsburgh and founded the industry which bears his name. — — Map (db m40648) HM
On Braddock Avenue at Greendale Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Braddock Avenue.
Renowned editor, abolitionist, Civil War nurse, advocate of women's rights and temperance. Also author of "Half a Century, 1815-1865." Born Jane Grey Cannon at Pittsburgh December 6, 1815; died in old homestead on this site on July 22, 1884. — — Map (db m45002) HM
On Ohio River Boulevard (Pennsylvania Route 65) at Edgeworth Lane, on the right when traveling north on Ohio River Boulevard.
Composer of "Narcissus," "The Rosary," and other well-known musical works, was born November 25, 1862, at Vineacre, a property adjoining the far end of this street. Died February 17, 1901, at New Haven, Connecticut. — — Map (db m39943) HM
On Hayden Boulevard (Pennsylvania Route 51), on the right when traveling north.
Here were the boatyards of John and Samuel Walker, a major center for building boats for western waters. A ship launched in 1793 at these yards reached Philadelphia via New Orleans. — — Map (db m41772) HM
On Graham Avenue north of Oxford Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
A tribute to our men and women of our community who served their country
WORLD WAR I
1914 1918
Barton, Hobart, Sr.
Brown, Jack
Brown, Thomas
☆ Burke, Charles
Burke, William
Butcher George
Cavanaugh, . . . — — Map (db m205558) WM
On Market Street at South 2nd Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Market Street.
On May 29, 1825, General Lafayette was welcomed in Elizabeth. He embarked on a barge & proceeded downriver toward Braddock's Field. — — Map (db m240580) HM
On Bayard Street at 4th Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Bayard Street.
Elizabeth's first burying ground dates back to the laying out of the town in 1787. Though few markers remain, the people of Elizabeth wish to pay tribute to the past and to those who helped make their home what it is today — — Map (db m205552) HM
On Douglas Run Road at Round Hill Road, on the right when traveling south on Douglas Run Road.
This pioneer settler of Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County, arrived in Philadelphia from Rotterdam aboard the ship Mortonhouse in 1729. He and his wife Mary lived for a time near Hagerstown, Maryland and after the Braddock and Forbes . . . — — Map (db m63078) HM
On Bunola River Road at Entrance to Lock & Dam #3, on the right when traveling west on Bunola River Road.
One of the nation's earliest and most successful river navigation systems, its series of locks and dams, begun in 1838, has provided year-round navigation between Pittsburgh and Fairmont, West Virginia. Millions of tons of coal shipped through the . . . — — Map (db m56942) HM
On Rainbow Run Road, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated To Those Who Served
Our Country Faithfully
World War 1
Benedict Ernest
Davies Enny
Davies Dave
Davies John
Grilli Peter
Halechko Nick
Holdi Mike
Holdi John
Kozenski Charles
Maines William . . . — — Map (db m204659) WM
On Memorial Drive at Ohio River Boulevard (Pennsylvania Route 65), on the right when traveling north on Memorial Drive.
Dedicated as a lasting tribute to those who with unselfish devotion served the flag of our country which under God is the protector of all seekers of freedom. — — Map (db m140183) WM
A son, a brother, a young man from Emsworth, but most of all a hero who gave his life in the protection of those he left behind.
God bless you Patrick and SEMPER FIDELIS. — — Map (db m140165) WM
On Barclay Avenue, 0.1 miles north of Perry Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
On this site in 1923, Westinghouse opened a special radio facility to experiment with long-distance transmissions. Led by Frank Conrad, engineers here demonstrated the vital role of high-frequency short waves in sending broadcasts around the world. — — Map (db m40901) HM
On Ardmore Boulevard (U.S. 30) 0.1 miles west of Braddock Road, on the right when traveling west.
Gateway to the West and steel center of the world. Named for William Pitt by General Forbes after the fall of French Fort Duquesne in 1758. Laid out as a town by John Campbell in 1764. Incorporated as a city, 1816. — — Map (db m75099) HM
On F Avenue at Avenue D, on the right when traveling east on F Avenue.
The worlds 1st industrial Van de Graaff generator was created by Westinghouse Research Labs in 1937 as an early experiment with atomic energy. The 5-story pear-shaped structure is located here. The company remained active in establishing US . . . — — Map (db m47038) HM
On Brandt School Road, on the right when traveling south.
Hunters, traders, warriors, militia, war captives, and diplomats all used this early Native American path, which passed this location, for most of the 1700s as part of a regional network of trails. It provided a direct route between Fort . . . — — Map (db m40355) HM
Near Wexford Bayne Road at Stone Mansion Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Built by Robert G. Woodside (1876-1964) to resemble his father's ancestral Irish cottage. Woodside was an attorney, decorated war veteran, founder of the VFW, co-chair of American Battle Monuments Commission, Allegheny Co. Sheriff & Controller. . . . — — Map (db m78052) HM
Near Wexford Bayne Road at Stone Mansion Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Home of Robert G. Woodside (1876-1964). Decorated war veteran, attorney, American Battle Monuments Commission, founder of VFW, Allegheny Co. Sheriff & Controller. Awarded Medal of Freedom by Pres. Eisenhower in 1954. — — Map (db m78055) HM
On Gibsonia Road (Pennsylvania Route 910) at Ewalt Road, on the right when traveling west on Gibsonia Road.
Richland Historical Marker
Butler Short Line electric street car passed this spot as it ran between Pittsburgh and Butler carrying passengers and freight from May first, 1907 until April twenty-second, 1931. — — Map (db m55312) HM
On Meridian Road, 0.1 miles south of Public Works Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Butler Short Line electric streetcar passed this spot as it ran between Pittsburgh and Butler carrying passengers and freight from May 1st, 1907 until April 22nd, 1931. — — Map (db m61017) HM
On Beaver Street, on the right when traveling east.
Side A
Count Noble
Across this lawn frolicked Count Noble (1879-1891). He has been called the greatest dog that ever lived. Count Noble sired generations of field and show champion English Setters and is a pillar of the breed in . . . — — Map (db m96077) HM
Dedicated in memory of the following people who are buried within the gates of this cemetery
Ross Carter Rosie Cotter
Margaret Cotter
------------
Matilda Eberly Isabela Eberly
------------
John Harris Joseph M. Harris
Margaret C. . . . — — Map (db m80709) HM
On Poplar Alley at Freeport Road, on the right when traveling north on Poplar Alley.
We Honor
- Brothers, fathers, husbands, uncles, and sons who worked in the coal mines now diminished, descending into darkness and danger known to few others to simply support self and family.
- The hundreds tragically killed in the . . . — — Map (db m197590) HM
On Washington Pike (Pennsylvania Route 50) at Greentree Road, on the right when traveling south on Washington Pike.
Opened in 1948, this former Pittsburgh Racing Association racetrack was the site of the 1956 final performance of Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus under the Big Top. Rising railroad costs, changing technology, labor troubles, space . . . — — Map (db m57519) HM
On Old Washington Pike at Church Street, on the right when traveling south on Old Washington Pike.
Oldest Episcopal Church in southwestern Pennsylvania, founded after the French and Indian War by veteran Major William Lea on his land grant. Francis Reno was the first vicar. Church members included General John Neville, the unpopular tax collector . . . — — Map (db m40978) HM
On West 8th Street (Pennsylvania Route 837) at Homestead Grays Bridge, on the right when traveling west on West 8th Street.
Erected by the members of the Steel Worker Organizing Committee Local Unions in memory of the iron and steel workers who were killed in Homestead, PA., on July 6, 1892, while striking against the Carnegie Steel Company in defense of their American . . . — — Map (db m156112) HM
On 8th Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 837) 0.2 miles east of McClure Street, on the right when traveling west.
Completed, early 1892. Through that summer, it was headquarters for the strike committee of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers. Telegraph lines installed here transmitted the news from journalists who were covering the Homestead . . . — — Map (db m44871) HM
Near 8th Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 837) 0.2 miles east of McClure Steet.
This building possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America.
This was the headquarters of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steelworkers at the time of the Homestead Strike. It is one of the . . . — — Map (db m44873) HM
On West 8th Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 837) at Homestead Grays Bridge on West 8th Avenue.
Standing at the foot of the Homestead Grays Bridge, Chiodo's Tavern embodied the spirit of Homestead and the Steel Valley. Originally the Trautman Hotel, the building housed a restaurant and bar for over 105 continuous years.
The longest . . . — — Map (db m156111) HM
On Amity Street near 9th Street, on the right when traveling south.
United States Secretary of Labor, 1933-1945. Visited Homestead July 1933 to discuss New Deal policy. Local authorities barred her from meeting with aggrieved steelworkers in nearby Frick Park. Undeterred, she moved the assembly to federal property . . . — — Map (db m44867) HM
On Amity Street north of East 6th Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Private First Class John D. Kelly United States Marine Corps was presented the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumously by the President of the United States Dwight D.
Eisenhower
For conspicuous gallantry at the risk of his life while . . . — — Map (db m221588) HM WM
Labor leader, workers' advocate. Arrested and jailed in Homestead for speaking to striking steelworkers, 1919. When a judge asked who gave her a permit to speak publicly, she replied, "Patrick Henry. Thomas Jefferson. John Adams!" — — Map (db m44869) HM
On West Street at West 8th Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 837), on the right when traveling south on West Street.
This ingot buggy holding two ingot molds stands as a symbol of the massive Homestead Steel Works—the mill that dominated the landscape and economy of this area from the completion in 1881 until it shut down in 1986.
After steel was . . . — — Map (db m156115) HM
On Amity Street, on the right when traveling north.
Legendary baseball team that dominated the Negro Baseball Leagues during the first half of the 20th century. Founded by steelworkers in 1900, the Grays inspired African Americans locally and across the nation. Led by Cumberland Posey Jr., they won . . . — — Map (db m40890) HM
On East 8th Avenue at Homestead Grays Bridge, on the right when traveling west on East 8th Avenue.
In honor of the fighting
men of World War II
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 373
Homestead PA
Incorporated March 28, 1920
Dedicated Memorial Day 2002
— — Map (db m156114) HM WM
On State Street north of Decker Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
A Permanent record and tribute to "Our Boys" of Elrama and Floreffe who answered the call of our country in the World War. 1914 - 1918
F. Withers
P. I. Smith
Arthur Flynn
Arnold Keegle
Wm. Roy Bressler
Eugine McDermott . . . — — Map (db m206854) WM
On State Street just north of Decker Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
In honor of those who served
Floreffe PA. in the
Vietnam War
☆ Robert Guy Brown ☆
☆ James C. Dewar ☆
Leo A. Stanton
Paul E. Stanton
Michael R. Stanton
Terry L. Stanton
Raymond F. Girman . . . — — Map (db m206674) WM
On State Street north of Decker Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
In honor of those who served Floreffe Pa. in the
Korean War
John Moresea
Raymond C. Biddle Sr.
Grant E. Fleegle
Regis S. Lantz
Fredrick L. King Jr.
☆ Charles Delafield ☆
Ralph Heckman
Thomas . . . — — Map (db m206735) WM
On State Street north of Decker Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Barton, Glenn Jr.
Barton, James L. Jr.
Barton, Joseph F.
Barrow, Robert E.
Bavin, Frank
Bendel, Calvin C.
Bendel, Charles E.
Bendel, David O.
Bendel, Henry L.
☆ Bendel, Jacob
Bendel, Joseph
Bendel, Richard . . . — — Map (db m207016) WM
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