A crusading journalist on Pittsburgh and New York newspapers, she won fame for her daring exploits and her investigations of social ills. In 1889-90, Bly circled the globe in 72 days. She was born Elizabeth Cochran and lived here as a child. — — Map (db m40557) HM
Located near this point, 1839-73. Organized as the Great Western and later known as the Brady's Bend Iron Company. One of that era's largest iron works, and first to make iron rails west of the Alleghenies. — — Map (db m47561) HM
In 1800, not too far from here along Cherry Run, George Painter built the first gristmill in Burrell Township. By 1804 he had relocated the mill to this site on Crooked Creek and added a sawmill. The mills changed hands several times and by 1822 a . . . — — Map (db m74142) HM
The Cadogan mines were started in 1914 by the Allegheny River Mining Company, owned by the Pittsburgh and Shawmut Railroad. The town got its name from Sir Walter Cadogan, the nephew of Henry Morgan, the first Chairman of the Board of the . . . — — Map (db m286826) HM
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In 1914 the first homes were constructed for mine management and laborers. Homes were rented to workers. In the early years a three-room bungalow rented for $3.60 per month, a five-room house rented for $5.70 . . . — — Map (db m286831) HM
A restored log church a few miles from here is a fine example of a pioneer place of worship. It memorializes the first Roman Catholic congregation in this region. — — Map (db m47571) HM
Since the first days of Ford City the town has always been a strong religious community. Churches, often based on ethnicity, sprung up rapidly. And, through the generosity of John B. Ford and the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company, the congregations . . . — — Map (db m287514) HM
Prior to 1915, the only way to cross the Allegheny River from North Buffalo Township was to ride the ferry boat owned and operated by J.A. Green. That changed on April 3, 1915, with the erection of the Ford City Bridge. This bridge, which was 993 . . . — — Map (db m287323) HM
Ford City's educational community was a combination of the public school and the Catholic school system. The town, because of its ethnic diversity, endeavored to accommodate all.
Ford City High School laid its cornerstone in 1908 and . . . — — Map (db m287549) HM
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Gem on the Allegheny
Ford City came in to being from the plans of Capt. John B. Ford, an industrialist interested in establishing a plate-glass industry. In prior endeavors, Ford had owned and operated, among many . . . — — Map (db m287330) HM
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John B. Ford
In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Ford City founded September 21, 1887 by John B. Ford. Dedicated to the community this 28th day of June, 1987
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City of Churches . . . — — Map (db m287104) HM
From its beginning; Ford City has had numerous clubs and organizations. Be they Beneficial, Fraternal, Civic, Labor, Patriotic, or Religious, they all had the goals of helping one another, building a better Ford City, and building a better world. . . . — — Map (db m287335) HM
Acquired circa 1950, as a part of the "Spoils of War", this German World War II cannon became the cherished symbol of Ford City High School. During its presence at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Eleventh Street, it became the center piece of . . . — — Map (db m287123) HM
The Ford Memorial Methodist Church and parsonage stood at the south end of the 700 Block of Third Avenue. The plot of ground was donated by John B. Ford. They, in turn, named the church in his honor. The first service was held on June 1, 1890. In . . . — — Map (db m287417) HM
May 5, 1867 - Jan. 27, 1922
Journalist and Humanitarian
In 1889 she traveled around the world in 72 days, 6 hours and 11 minutes, establishing a world record. Elected to Penna. Newspaper Hall of Fame in 1972.
Born at Cochrans Mills . . . — — Map (db m79284) HM
Revolutionary Soldier
Listed in 1780 as Sergeant in Captain John Santee's Company of the Second Battalion and in 1783 as Lieutenant upon a list of officers of the Sixth Battalion of the Northampton Co. Militia Pennsylvania — — Map (db m79285) HM WM
Erected in honor of
John B. Ford,
Father of the Plate Glass Industry in America, by three thousand employees on the eightieth anniversary of his birth
November 17, 1891. — — Map (db m287039) HM
This American Liberty Elm was named after “The Liberty Tree": Our Country’s first Symbol of Freedom. On the morning of August 14, 1765, the people of Boston awakened to discover two effigies suspended from an elm tree in protest of the hated . . . — — Map (db m287120) HM
Among the largest and most productive plate glass factories in the world; opened 1887. At its peak, the plant employed more than 3,500 ethnically diverse workers, who passed through a specially-built tunnel under busy train tracks. Operations ended . . . — — Map (db m47567) HM
Appropriately named, Ford Street is the center of the business district in town. From its beginning, Ford Street has been a vibrant place for merchants as well as a meeting place for its citizens. Times have changed, and so has Ford Street. . . . — — Map (db m287496) HM
On the morning of March 26, 1913, the Allegheny River had been on a rapid rise. At about 9:00 AM that day, the water flowed over the area south of Manorville, backed up in the southern end of town, and coursed in over the area north of Ford . . . — — Map (db m287471) HM
John B. Ford had a great vision for his town. As part of his master plan, he directed the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company to provide town lots to churches and organizations. The most notable of these was the gifting of one full size city block to . . . — — Map (db m287493) HM
In 1888 the plant of the Ford City Plate Glass Company was completed and the town of Ford City had been established. A year later, the successfully managed Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company began operations at the Ford City site and it became known . . . — — Map (db m287334) HM
The Ford China Company was the first pottery to make its home here. John B. Ford, who had severed his ties with PPG in Ford City several years before, joined forces with John Wick of Kittanning to establish the Ford China Company in 1898. During . . . — — Map (db m287552) HM
Prior to settlement, a native american presence evident in this vicinity. What is now Freeport and west of the Allegheny River, did not belong to Pennsylvania until the purchase of 1784. The "Depreciation Lands", surveyed out of this purchase were . . . — — Map (db m114803) HM
Formed March 12, 1800 out of Westmoreland, Allegheny, and Lycoming counties. Named for General John Armstrong, who had destroyed the Indian Village at Kittanning, 1756. Here, the county seat was laid out, 1803, and the "Daugherty Visible" . . . — — Map (db m47558) HM
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The Armstrong Trail is located along the eastern bank of the Allegheny River in Armstrong and Clarion Counties. Currently, the trail has 36 miles of a relatively flat, compressed surface and runs from Rosston to East Brady. . . . — — Map (db m286338) HM
So named for the blankets left by the Armstrong expedition after destroying Kittanning. Here also was a stopping point of the troops on September 7, 1756 en route to attack the Indians. — — Map (db m47559) HM
Here Colonel John Armstrong with about 800 Frontiersmen from Cumberland County stopped September 7, 1756, while on his way to attack the Indian town of Kittanning. He left 18 of his men, commanded by Lieutanant James Hogg to watch a band of Indians . . . — — Map (db m47560) HM
On or near this spot stood the cabin of the Delaware Indian Chief, Captain Jacobs, who here lost his life Sept. 8, 1756, when Colonel John Armstrong and his 300 frontiersmen from the Cumberland Valley attacked and destroyed the Indian town of . . . — — Map (db m286010) HM
(Panel 1):
From Where You Stand
Past & Present
Of the many important aspects of our town's past and present none figures more prominently than the Allegheny River-the transportation artery that brought commercial and . . . — — Map (db m286970) HM
In memory of General John Armstrong, a Scottish Covenanter and a soldier of the American Revolution. Lieutenant Colonel, 2d. Battalion Provincial troops 1756. Brigadier General Continental Army 1776. Major General Pennsylvania Militia 1778 to close . . . — — Map (db m47562) HM
The most notable Delaware Indian village west of the Alleghenies, was situated here from about 1730 until destroyed by Armstrong's expedition in 1756. Its name means "great river", applying to the Ohio-Allegheny. — — Map (db m47564) HM
The most notable Delaware Indian village west of the Alleghenies, was situated here from about 1730 until destroyed by Armstrong's expedition in 1756. Its name means "great river", applying to the Ohio-Allegheny. — — Map (db m47565) HM
First Bridge
Erected in 1855-6
Wooden structure, blown down
Apr. 12, 1856
Second Bridge
Erected in 1857
Wooden structure covered
Third Bridge
Erected in 1874
Iron & steel structure
Fourth or Present . . . — — Map (db m285933) HM
Kittanning or Attiqué Indian Town was located on this river flat. The chief settlement as early as 1727, of the Lenni-Lenape or Delaware Indians in their early westward movement from the Susquehanna River, became the most important Indian center . . . — — Map (db m49191) HM
In memory of World War I Veterans
Erected in honor of those of Armstrong County who served their country in the World War 1917 - 1918 — — Map (db m286328) WM
This Eisenhower Green Ash Tree was dedicated on May 26, 2001 in honor of the veterans who served our country during World War II — — Map (db m285932) WM
Operating at the Pa. Mainline Canal from 1829 to 1853, it was an integrated freight and passenger service using canalboats, wagons, railroads, and steamships. It was one of the most extensive and successful freight forwarding companies in Pa., . . . — — Map (db m146984) HM
David Leech was born in Bucks County, PA in 1791 and trained as a civil engineer at Allegheny College in Meadville, PA. Leech arrived here in 1827 with a contract to build a lock & dam for the Pennsylvania Canal. He laid out the town in 1829 then . . . — — Map (db m275957) HM
This park is dedicated to our beloved "Doc" by the people of Leechburg for his many years of volunteer service to the community.
Doc came to Leechburg in 1938 and saw the potential beauty in it. This park and most of the trees in town are a . . . — — Map (db m282260) HM
Born Jack Benjamin Wilson in 1909 and raised in Leechburg, PA. "Pittsburgh Jackie" began boxing professionaly in 1929 during boxing's golden age. He defeated Jack Lemos in 1941 to become the National Box Association Featherweight World Champion 1941 . . . — — Map (db m275946) HM
Designed by W.G. Eckels of New Castle and built by Ley Construction of Pittsburgh
between 1922 and 1924. This Classical Revival structure has served the Leechburg Area
School District since 1924. Dedicated on September 26th it featured 23 . . . — — Map (db m253920) HM
In the spirit of love, this mural and sitting park are dedicated by
Patricia J. Ameno
With heartfelt gratitude, honor is extended to all those who served and sacrificed to preserve our freedom in both war and in peace. From the . . . — — Map (db m282255) WM
A state-owned canal system, built 1826-34, to connect Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Erie. This 104-mile division ran from Johnstown to Pittsburgh and was part of the canal’s mainline. In 1827, Dam #1 was constructed at Leechburg, and it supplied the . . . — — Map (db m114801) HM
Est. 1864 on land obtained from John Klingensmith & Addison Leech during the “Rural Cemetery Movement”. The original town cemetery, located on 2nd Street from Center Ave.
to Siberian Ave. was brought to this location. The John A. Hunter Post . . . — — Map (db m275941) HM
Established by William Rogers and T.J. Burchfield in 1872, the company was one of the first in the nation to produce black plate and tin plate. The Works entered a market dominated by imports from England and Wales and attracted skilled labor from . . . — — Map (db m186349) HM
In memory of those sons of Kiski Area Senior High School who have given their lives for their country
James Frew Collins •
John James Collins •
Kenneth John Dell •
David Lee Hemke •
George Micheal Labanish •
Richard William . . . — — Map (db m282213) WM
In memory of all American Veterans
This memorial honors all American Veterans who, through their heroism, bravery, and loyalty have fought to preserve freedom for us all.
Lest their valiant efforts and sacrifices never be . . . — — Map (db m282510) WM
Designed by the John A. Roebling’s Sons Co. of Trenton, NJ and constructed of wood on the piers of the Pennsylvania Railroad’s former East Leechburg Bridge in 1920. The original bridge washed away in the St. Patrick’s Day Flood of 1936. Rebuilt in . . . — — Map (db m275937) HM
Located on the nearby river bank, this outpost was built in June, 1779, and abandoned that autumn. It served the Brodhead expedition against the Senecas and was named for Maj. Gen. John Armstrong. — — Map (db m100664) HM
Parker is the only city in Armstrong County and is located in its extreme northwestern portion. The city was named for Judge John Parker, lead surveyor of Lawrenceburg and founder/owner of Parker's Landing-the two villages combined to create . . . — — Map (db m177577) HM
In memory to those who served, and these who gave the supreme sacrifice
Jack Bell •
Steve Plazak •
Frank Jantosik •
Joseph Zdina •
William Giron — — Map (db m282274) WM
