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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Washington County, Pennsylvania

 
Clickable Map of Washington County, Pennsylvania and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Washington County, PA (377) Allegheny County, PA (696) Beaver County, PA (219) Fayette County, PA (289) Greene County, PA (92) Westmoreland County, PA (172) Brooke County, WV (47) Hancock County, WV (28) Marshall County, WV (48) Ohio County, WV (176)  WashingtonCounty(377) Washington County (377)  AlleghenyCounty(696) Allegheny County (696)  BeaverCounty(219) Beaver County (219)  FayetteCounty(289) Fayette County (289)  GreeneCounty(92) Greene County (92)  WestmorelandCounty(172) Westmoreland County (172)  BrookeCountyWest Virginia(47) Brooke County (47)  HancockCounty(28) Hancock County (28)  MarshallCounty(48) Marshall County (48)  OhioCounty(176) Ohio County (176)
Washington is the county seat for Washington County
Adjacent to Washington County, Pennsylvania
      Allegheny County (696)  
      Beaver County (219)  
      Fayette County (289)  
      Greene County (92)  
      Westmoreland County (172)  
      Brooke County, West Virginia (47)  
      Hancock County, West Virginia (28)  
      Marshall County, West Virginia (48)  
      Ohio County, West Virginia (176)  
 
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301 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington — Company H. 110th Inf. 28th Div. — H • 110
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
302 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington — Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients of Washington County PA
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
303 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington — East Washington World War II Memorial
The Borough of East Washington gratefully records names of those who served in the Armed Forces, 1941-1945Map (db m198086) WM
304 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington — Edward Acheson
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
305 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington — Gamma Chapter of Beta Theta Pi
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
306 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington — Gantz Oil Well
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
307 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington — Globe Inn
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
308 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington — Harry Hamilton Davis and Tillie Wilkinson Davis Memorial
The purchase and renovation of this building were made possible by the bequest of Harry Hamilton Davis and his wife, Tillie Wilkinson DavisMap (db m196034) HM
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309 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington — James G. Blaine
lived in this house while attending Washington College 1843 - 1847Map (db m199570) HM
310 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington — Jesse William Lazear
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
311 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington — John McMillan Hall — Constructed 1793
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
312 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington — Juncta Juvant - Together We Thrive — Alan Cottrill, Sculptor
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
313 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington — LeMoyne House
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
314 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington — Lone Pine War Memorial
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
315 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington — Martin Farmstead
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m206652) HM
316 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington — Matthew Henderson
In memory of Matthew Henderson First minister of Buffalo Associate Church Rev. J. M. Scott : Erector of Chapel 1775 - 1965Map (db m210184) HM
317 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington — Memorial Trail
Planted in honor of those who served in the armed forces.Map (db m163711) WM
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318 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington — Molycorp, Inc. - World War Two Honor Roll
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
319 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington — Patton Lyon Logan — 1874 • 1928
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
320 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington — Rebecca Harding Davis — (1831-1910)
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
321 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington — Rev. Thomas Cochran Campbell
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
322 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington — Revolutionary War Soldiers — are buried in this Cemetery
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
323 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington — Revolutionary War Soldiers — are buried in this Cemetery
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
324 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington — Revolutionary War Soldiers — are buried in this Cemetery
Cleland, James • about 1753-1830 Malone, John • about 1761-1841 Wilson, John • about 1754-1830 Wolfe, Jacob • 1738-1835 Wolfe, William Sr • 1757-1839Map (db m204141) HM WM
325 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington — Revolutionary War Soldiers — are buried in this Cemetery
Dye, Enoch • 1753-1830 Leet, Isaac Jr • 1753-1839 Leet, Isaac Sr • 1726-1802 Leet, William • 1758-1833Map (db m204374) HM WM
326 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington — Revolutionary War Soldiers — are buried in this Cemetery
Horn, Hardman 1747-1811 Ritchey, William unknownMap (db m209766) HM WM
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327 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington — Revolutionary War Soldiers — are buried in this Cemetery
Allison, John 1763/4-1834 • Bell, William abt 1760-1823 • Brownlee, James 1745-1822 • Cladwell, Robert unknown-1800 • Graham, John abt 1762-1833 • Graham Sr, Robert abt 1728-1820 . . . Map (db m210223) HM WM
328 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington — Revolutionary War Soldiers — are buried in this Cemetery
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
329 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington — Revolutionary War Soldiers — are buried in this Cemetery
Haft, John about 1756-1823 Ryburn, James about 1752-1826 Stewart, John 1750-1836 White, John Jr 1752-1843Map (db m222224) HM WM
330 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington — The First Court
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
331 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington — The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta
. . . Map (db m15976) HM
332 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington — The Whiskey Rebellion
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
333 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington — Towler Hall
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
334 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington — Veterans Memorial
In honor of all deceased Veterans of all WarsMap (db m199302) WM
335 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington — Veterans Memorial
In memory of all who served Army • Navy • Airforce Marines • Coast GuardMap (db m199305) WM
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336 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington — Veterans' Walkway
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
337 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington — War Memorial
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
338 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington — Washington
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
339 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington — Washington and Greene Counties Labor Memorial
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
340 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington — Washington and Jefferson College
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
341 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington — Washington and Jefferson College
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
342 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington — Washington County
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
343 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington — Washington County Pennsylvania Vietnam Veteran's Memorial
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
344 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington — Washington County Veterans Memorial
This flag dedicated to Veterans of Washington County who courageously served their country. God bless America Tanger Outlet Center Washington, Pennsylvania August 29, 2008Map (db m225090) WM
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345 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington — Washington Female Seminary — 1836 - 1948
The Original Building Stood on this site 1838 - 1939 A Boarding and Day School for GirlsMap (db m196032) HM
346 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington, Buffalo Township — National Road
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
347 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington, Buffalo Township — Washington
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
348 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington, Buffalo Township — Wolff’s Fort
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
349 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington, Chartiers Township — 25 Ton G.E. Diesel-Electric Locomotive 89 — Pennsylvania Trolley Museum — Reported permanently removed
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
350 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington, Chartiers Township — A Revolutionary War Soldier — is buried in this Cemetery
Swearingen, Andrew 1747-1824Map (db m221544) WM
351 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington, Chartiers Township — Richfol Shelter
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
352 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington, Chartiers Township — West Shelter
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
353 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington, North Franklin Township — Augusta Town
Here met, in August 1776, under Virginia’s 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
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354 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington, North Strabane Township — Delvin G. Miller — (1913-1996)
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
355 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington, South Strabane Township — LeMoyne Crematory
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
356 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington, South Strabane Township — Pancake
Named for George Pancake pioneer settler founded 1822Map (db m203264) HM
357 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Washington, South Strabane Township — Washington
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
358 Pennsylvania, Washington County, West Alexander — A Revolutionary War Soldier — is buried in this Cemetery
Burns, Alexander 1739-1826Map (db m222661) HM WM
359 Pennsylvania, Washington County, West Alexander — General Lafayette
In honor of General Lafayette 1757 - 1834 Soldier ☆ Statesman ☆ Patriot A champion of the rights of manMap (db m223508) HM
360 Pennsylvania, Washington County, West Alexander — 96 — Lafayette's Tour — Mapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
On May 25, 1825, General Lafayette was warmly welcomed by the Citizens of West Alexander with whom he shared refreshments.Map (db m223509) HM
361 Pennsylvania, Washington County, West Alexander — Revolutionary War Soldiers — are buried in this Cemetery
. . . Map (db m222817) WM
362 Pennsylvania, Washington County, West Alexander — Veterans Memorial
In memory of Veterans of all warsMap (db m222824) WM
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363 Pennsylvania, Washington County, West Alexander, Donegal Township — Alexander Burns/Jane Carroll Burns
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
364 Pennsylvania, Washington County, West Alexander, Donegal Township — Miller’s Blockhouse
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
365 Pennsylvania, Washington County, West Alexander, Donegal Township — Revolutionary War Soldiers — are buried in this Cemetery
Humphrey, Robert • 1751-1834 Mitchell, Nathaniel • 1744(49) - 1839 Pattison, John • unknown-1825 Porter, John • 1756-1822 Porter, William • 1758-1818Map (db m222716) WM
366 Pennsylvania, Washington County, West Alexander, Donegal Township — Rice’s Fort
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
367 Pennsylvania, Washington County, West Brownsville — James G. Blaine
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
368 Pennsylvania, Washington County, West Brownsville — Veterans Memorial — Bakewell Phelps Post 940
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 mankindMap (db m201071) WM
369 Pennsylvania, Washington County, West Brownsville — West Brownsville Honor Roll — World War 2.
(Names Not Listed)Map (db m201072) WM
370 Pennsylvania, Washington County, West Finley — Revolutionary War Soldiers — are buried in this Cemetery
Farley, Andrew 1749-1814 Richmond, John 1736-1841 Wharton, Robert 1750-1823Map (db m222262) HM WM
371 Pennsylvania, Washington County, West Finley, East Finley Township — A Revolutionary War Soldier — is buried in this Cemetery
Machan, John about 1750-1832Map (db m222179) WM
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372 Pennsylvania, Washington County, West Finley, East Finley Township — A Revolutionary War Soldier — is buried in this Cemetery
Plants, Christian 1747-1823Map (db m222181) WM
373 Pennsylvania, Washington County, West Finley, Richhill Township — In Memory of Sarah Jane Price Ackley — 1762 - 1851
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
374 Pennsylvania, Washington County, West Middletown — Ralston Thresher
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
375 Pennsylvania, Washington County, West Middletown — Revolutionary War Soldiers — are buried in this Cemetery
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
376 Pennsylvania, Washington County, West Middletown — West Middletown Soldiers Memorial
Soldiers of the War of 1861—65 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
377 Pennsylvania, Washington County, West Middletown, Independence Township — Revolutionary War Soldiers — are buried in this Cemetery
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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