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 1868 on the water wheel of a sawmill at nearby Armagh. He died near Smicksburg in 1924. — — Map (db m74401) HM
In honor of our patriots who sacrificed their lives for our country
WWI
Axe Raymond C. Army KIA
Axe, Ruben J. Army KIA
Baun, Homer W. Army KIA
Brougher, Edger C. Army KIA
Cummings, John E. Army KIA
Dixon, Harry B. . . . — — Map (db m283333) WM
Bridges over Conemaugh River at Blairsville on Northern Turnpike now William Penn Highway
First Bridge
Erected 1821-1823
by Conemaugh Bridge Company
Longest single arch in United States - 300 feet
Toll bridge until 1865 - fell . . . — — Map (db m279634) HM
On April 1, 1858, Blairsville Mayor Chester C. Davis was summoned to quell a mob of angry Blairsville citizens. The mob, a mixture of black and white men, had surrounded three slave catchers who were attempting to kidnap a former slave named . . . — — Map (db m211498) HM
Ethelred "Dred" Scott was born enslaved in Virginia in 1795. In 1830, Dred's owner, a planter named Peter Blow, sold Dred to an US Army surgeon named Dr. John Emerson. Dr. Emerson was the brother of Blairsville's first physician, Dr. Edward P. . . . — — Map (db m211496) HM
In April 1858 citizens of Blairsville rescued a fugitive slave, Newman from arrest by a US Marshall and Virginia slave hunters. Lewis Johnson, a local black abolitionist and conductor of the Underground Railroad, housed Newman. Indiana County was an . . . — — Map (db m90118) HM
On April 1, 1858, Blairsville Constable George Wilkinson was summoned to quell a mob of angry Blairsville citizens. The mob, a mixture of black and white men, had surrounded three slave catchers who were attempting to kidnap a former slave named . . . — — Map (db m211497) HM
The Kiskimenetas-Conemaugh Line was part of first transportation system to connect Philadelphia and Pittsburgh (1829-1863). Passenger and freight boats entered the slack water West of this marker. — — Map (db m278583) HM
According to Graff/Johnston family descendants, Lewis Johnston and John Graff used the basement of this structure to conceal freedom seeking enslaved men, women, and children. This building originally had a rear-facing courtyard which faced Sugar . . . — — Map (db m211499) HM
On April 1, 1858, Blairsville's former physician Dr. Robert M. S. Jackson and his travelling companion Mr. Peter Lesley encountered a mob of Blairsville citizens attacking two slave catchers and a deputy US Marshal. The men had come to Blairsville . . . — — Map (db m211486) HM
Between 1250-1600 AD, a late prehistoric Native American Village of the Monongahela Tradition occupied a site along the river terrace. Discovered by Ralph Solecki in 1950 and excavated by Dr. Don Dragoo of the Carnegie Museum in 1952. — — Map (db m272333) HM
On April 1, 1858, a Virginian named Robert Stump, a bounty hunter from Uniontown named Peter Heck, and Frost, a Deputy US Marshal for the Western District of PA crossed the old covered bridge into Blairsville. These three men were searching for . . . — — Map (db m280803) HM
In tribute to the men and women who have
served in the United States Armed Forces.
Fighting under the Flag of this nation is the
privileged duty of every able bodied American.
We will always honor those who go forth in
defense of our . . . — — Map (db m268003) WM
Historical importance began with the Indians as a way-station, known as Canoe Place, where water transportation ended and a woodland trail led westward to the Alleghenies. This event probably brought the first white man, a Frenchman, to this . . . — — Map (db m65076) HM
This Bell Called The Faithful To Worship At
Grace Lutheran Church
Lockport, PA 1907 - 1960
Dedicated To: John Gehring
Whose Perseverance And Dedication
Saw This Project To Completion — — Map (db m184621) HM
Outspoken opponent of slavery, Mitchell was widely known as an abolitionist. In September 1845, he harbored five fugitives from slavery on his property here. Following a raid by bounty hunters, two men escaped; three were returned to slavery. . . . — — Map (db m40569) HM
The Twin Cities of Graceton & Coral
Graceton and Coral are two distinctive towns with different origins and histories - as most residents are quick to tell you. Throughout the years, friendly rivalries have grown in an area divided . . . — — Map (db m306092) HM
Author and defender of wilderness, most famous for his two books Desert Solitaire and The Monkey Wrench Gang. Born in Indiana, Pennsylvania, in 1927, Abbey grew up in and around the village of Home. Although he moved to the western United States in . . . — — Map (db m49204) HM
A gasoline electric rail coach that ran on the PRR rails from Blairsville through Homer City to Indiana transporting passengers, freight and mail. Called a Doodlebug in many areas, locally it was known as a Hoodlebug due to the hoot of its . . . — — Map (db m280780) HM
Ralph E. Dias
Private First Class United States Marine Corps
Awarded the medal of honor posthumously for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in the Republic of Vietnam 12 . . . — — Map (db m279591) WM
In dedication to the all-time Pennsylvania state record holder of the girl's indoor track mile (4:44.2); outdoor 1600 (4:39.42), top ten all-time nationally in the outdoor track mile (4:39.94), 2 time state winner at the Penn Relays Track and . . . — — Map (db m279629) HM
Organized July 20, 1907, with a capital stock of $50,000. The institution has been prosperous; the deposits, according to the statement of August 2, 1913, being $207,056.21. — — Map (db m280833) HM
This monument was dedicated at Memorial Park on Memorial Day, 1925. The monument was made possible by many people in Indiana and was started with the donation of the granite shaft provided by Farmers Bank & Trust. Vernon Taylor donated the . . . — — Map (db m265022) HM WM
Preserving the Union: Honoring the Past
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, John T. Crawford Camp #43, along with the support of the Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County, the Indiana County Tourist Bureau . . . — — Map (db m288382) HM WM
This Memorial is dedicated to the more than two thousand eight hundred Union Civil War Veterans from Indiana County.
Their service and sacrifice will forever be remembered as noble contributions to the preservation of our union and the . . . — — Map (db m288389) WM
This gun is a 5-inch Model 1897 rifled cannon. A total of
70 such cannons were made, but only 7 remain today. This
cannon is Number (No.) 14. The average Model 1897 cannon
weighed 7,583 pounds; however, this one weighs 9,283
pounds due to the . . . — — Map (db m265048) HM
A staunch abolitionist, Hazlett became a lieutenant in John Browns provisional army and participated in the raid on Harpers Ferry Arsenal in 1859. He was captured, tried, convicted, and hanged for his involvement following the failed Harpers . . . — — Map (db m40562) HM
On this spot stood the elegant brick home of Associate Judge Peter Sutton II (1822-1892), his wife, Jane Mechling Sutton (1838-1908), and their six children. Educated in Indiana's public schools, Sutton was a prominent merchant and . . . — — Map (db m281720) HM
Formed March 30, 1803 from Westmoreland and Lycoming counties, and once densely forested. Its name memorializes the first inhabitants. County seat, Indiana, was laid out 1805 on land given by George Clymer, signer of the Declaration of . . . — — Map (db m40564) HM
Dedicated to the men and women of Indiana County who
gave their lives and their fortunes so that we may have freedom
Colonial Period 1689-1763 Revolutionary War 1775-1783 War of 1812-1815
Mexican War 1846-1847 Civil War 1861-1865 . . . — — Map (db m281678) WM
In honor of the men and women who served their country
during the World War 1917 - 1918.
Sacred to the memory of those who died for
liberty, union, justice and peace
1917 - 1918
Ernest A. Clawson Albert Howard Clawson . . . — — Map (db m265037) WM
Legendary American actor, born and raised in this town. During his long career from 1932-1991, Jimmy Stewart achieved fame on stage, screen, and TV. He won an Academy Award for his role in "The Philadelphia Story." Other films included "Mr. Smith . . . — — Map (db m40565) HM
Jim Nance was an accomplished athlete from Indiana county. He excelled in football and wrestling at Indiana High School and Syracuse University. He was the first African American two-time heavyweight wrestling champion in high school and the NCAA. . . . — — Map (db m154843) HM
This site, one of the oldest and most historic in Indiana County, was initially surveyed in 1774 as part of the larger tract known as “Colforgie”. Conrad Rice, an early owner and inhabitant of the tract, deeded the parks two acres to . . . — — Map (db m78062) HM
About 1781, Fergus Morehead, pioneer settler, built a fort near the buildings about 200 yards south, to protect his family and neighbors from hostile Indians. It was the first permanent settlement in this vicinity. — — Map (db m40567) HM
These Victorian structures symbolize
the civic and entrepreneurial spirit of
Indiana County's pioneer families. Here, on
Lot 21, in 1806, "Peter the Pioneer" Sutton, a
Revolutionary War veteran, and his family
established a . . . — — Map (db m281738) HM
This marker commemorates the men and women
who achieved American independence. These
Patriots, believing in the noble cause of
liberty, fought valiantly to found a new nation.
Presented in honor of the 250th anniversary
of the . . . — — Map (db m281665) WM
In 1936 seventy-five percent of Pennsylvania farms had no electric service. During the next five years, with Federal support, 14 consumer-owned cooperatives were formed in this State. Southwest Central Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation, serving . . . — — Map (db m40568) HM
On this site was located the hardware store
owned and operated by Alexander M. Stewart,
father of the famous actor, James Stewart — — Map (db m281681) HM
The Catawba and Kittanning early Native
American paths intersected near this
location. The Catawba served as a major
north south trail while the Kittanning
ran east and west. Both offered Native
Americans and early Europeans a path-
way to a . . . — — Map (db m89218) HM
The Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) was a fraternal organization composed of honorably discharged Union veterans of the Civil War. Founded April 6, 1866 in Decatur, Illinois by Benjamin F. Stephenson, members adhered to the three . . . — — Map (db m288378) HM
On June 26, 1845, this 12 year-old fugitive slave was captured by slave hunters. Armed residents surrounded the hotel where he was held and demanded his release, defying federal law. Judge Thomas White freed him in the old courthouse on this site. — — Map (db m40559) HM
In 1853, James and Peter Sutton, A.T. Stewart and W.B. Marshall
erected a two-story building on the south side of Philadelphia
Street. They operated a store under the name of Sutton,
Marshall and Stewart. Known as "The Big Warehouse," . . . — — Map (db m281692) HM
In the years before the Civil War, Indiana County welcomed
people fleeing slavery and helped them get to freedom.
"The function of an ideal is not to be realized but,
like that of the North Star, to serve as a guiding point."
- Edward . . . — — Map (db m281731) HM
Donated by
The Mothers of Democracy
in honor
of their men and women
who served for the defense
of our country
Erected July 1957 — — Map (db m265042) WM
Dedicated to the men and women of Indiana County
who served in the Armed Forces of the United States
in defense of our nation
[Armed Services Emblems]
Placed in honor of our Indiana County
military men and women and our
patriotic . . . — — Map (db m281690) WM
Founded in 2017, the Northern Appalachian Folk Festival Inc.s "Walk of Fame recognizes significant accomplishments made by residents from the northern Appalachian region in the fields of human rights, education, the environment, the arts, and . . . — — Map (db m202042) HM
American labor pioneer. Born in Indiana County, 1828. Founder, National Union of Iron Molders, 1859. President, National Labor Union, 1868-1869. Sylvis strove for unity among working men and women regardless of race or nationality. He died, "labor's . . . — — Map (db m40561) HM
On this site in the 19th century, and eventually destroyed by fire, stood buildings belonging to
William and Charlotte Banks.
William Banks (1795-1871) was
a prominent Indiana County
attorney who served in a
variety of . . . — — Map (db m265053) HM
On this site stood Wallace Hall, constructed in the early seventies and named for Florence
Wallace, a faculty member in the Social Studies (later History) Department from 1938 until her
retirement three decades later. Although she grew up . . . — — Map (db m265054) HM
The name long associated with the slight
promontory above Indiana, related to both
an old apple orchard once on the site and
visually similar to a famous battle site of the
Irish rebellion. Legendary film icon and military
hero James . . . — — Map (db m281728) HM
Born and raised in Marion Center, Park is recognized as one of the most significant American folk painters. His realistic depictions of rural life, most notably “The Flax Scutching Bee” (1847), provide invaluable documentation of 19th . . . — — Map (db m49201) HM
Governor of Pennsylvania, 1927-1931, was born on a farm, 1 mile northeast of here, in 1867. He supported an extensive State building program, revised the State fiscal system, and promoted the conservation of natural resources. Died in 1940. — — Map (db m49199) HM
To our Hometown military Veterans of West Wheatfield and Fairfield Townships and the Bolivar Boro
Chairman: Mark A. Somers
Grants: Brittany Alter
Masons: Paul Lear
Laborer: Ken Heming
Landscaping: Chuck Lichtenfels . . . — — Map (db m279571) WM
Covode Community Honor Roll
World War II
1941-1945
Paul Joseph Beck
Wayne Blair Beck
George Charles Beer
James Ronald Brilhart
Robert Eugene Brilhart
Ralph Lisle Dormire
William Floyd Dormire
John Roger Duke . . . — — Map (db m306128) WM
First gristmill on the Little Mahoning Creek used for grinding grain in the early 1800's was owned and operated by St. Clair Hurd.
1933 - W.P.A. set millstone on present site.
June 9, 1993 - restored by Rex Hurd and Carl Kendra. . . . — — Map (db m132491) HM
On April 1, 1927, 200,000 bituminous coal miners nationwide struck to protest wage reductions. In November, strikers in Rossiter were prohibited from assembling, marching, and hymn singing by a sweeping injunction issued by Indiana County Judge . . . — — Map (db m49200) HM
First salt well in the vicinity was drilled, 1813-14. By the 1830's this area had become a leading United States salt producer. Important to its shipment was the Pennsylvania Canal's Western Division. The canal crossed here, 1829-1864, and was the . . . — — Map (db m49208) HM
Site of Pennsylvania main line canal 1829-1864
In Saltsburg were two boatyards, warehouses, lift lock number 8 and A turning basin. Salt was shipped from wells nearby. Passengers traveled on packet boats. One of these was owned and operated by . . . — — Map (db m49211) HM
On June 7, 1997, this park was dedicated to the memory of William I. Maxwell. His love for and commitment to the Saltsburg community, combined with his love for the river, make the Rivers' Edge park a fitting tribute that the community and its . . . — — Map (db m49206) HM
This is a small re-creation of an 18th century log fort or blockhouse typical of this area. The building was erected in Smicksburg by Amish craftsmen using local logs and authentic saddle-notch construction and then moved to this site. Log buildings . . . — — Map (db m49198) HM
While the exact date of construction of this building is uncertain, it dated from at least 1870 and was one of the most important commercial buildings in Smicksburg. While M. A. Stear is listed as the owner in 1871, the building served a succession . . . — — Map (db m163534) HM
The store located on this corner was built by John A. Campbell in 1910. By the 1930's the store was owned by George and Sara Riethmiller. Like many other small town stores, it sold a little bit of everything from ice cream and fabric to gasoline. . . . — — Map (db m79986) HM
[Photo of the Stewart family]
This is the second of 2 Cessna 310's that Jimmy Stewart owned. He reportedly made at least two trips to this airport in this plane during the four years he owned and flew it. In addition to his family, his good . . . — — Map (db m288368) HM
