Air Force Bombing Run Europe 1943
Henry W. B. Mechling
Born - 14 October 1852 in Mount Pleasant, PA
Died - 10 April 1926 in Washington, DC
Entered Military Service at Pittsburgh, PA
August 4, 1875
Discharged at Fort Meade, Dakota . . . — — Map (db m204251) HM WM
Mt. Pleasant Institute Building
Although primarily known for
its industrial history, Mt. Pleasant
was a center for the arts for
many years starting around the
turn of the 20th Century. Music
and theatre were major components
of the . . . — — Map (db m204244) HM
Navy Carrier launched airstrike Battle Of Midway 1942
Marine Corps raising the flag Battle of Iwo Jima 1945
Uncommon Valor was a Common Virtue
Distinguished Service Cross
Medal of Honor
Navy Cross
Air Force Cross
Distinguished . . . — — Map (db m204250) WM
Gen. Edw. Braddock, equipped to attack Ft. Duquesne, cut a 12 ft. road north through the western wilderness. On July 2nd, seven days before their defeat, his troops rested midday at springs nearby then marched a few miles NW from this point to . . . — — Map (db m20944) HM
Coast Guard Cutter on patrol North Atlantic 1943
Merchant Marine Convoy Duty Arctic Ocean 1942
American Military Dead
American Revolution 1777 - '83 4,435
War of 1812 1812- '15 2,260
Indian Wars 1817 - '98 10,001
Mexican War . . . — — Map (db m204252) WM
In the Bonnet School House,
on this site, the first
General Conference of
the Church of the United
Brethren in Christ
was held A.D. 1815. — — Map (db m23094) HM
In memory of
Henry Clay Frick
1849 - 1919
Native of this District
Coal and Coke Magnate
Ironmaster Capitalist
and Philanthropist who
began his financial
career as a clerk in
a store located in this
building owned and . . . — — Map (db m72364) HM
The steel and coke magnate was born about one mile from here on Dec. 19, 1849. Birthplace and Historical House, the Overholt home, are now preserved as a historical museum. — — Map (db m73913) HM
Standard Shaft Mine & Coke Works
The H.C. Frick Coke Company's
Standard Shaft-Mine
& Coke Works (Pictured
above) was in operation
from about 1883.
until 1931 The original
mine: called Standard
Shaft No. 2, employed
936 men . . . — — Map (db m204246) HM
Governor of Pennsylvania, 1867-73; born, 1819, in Mt. Pleasant. His active career included other important offices: First Mayor of San Francisco, 1850; Governor of Kansas Territory, 1856; Major General, Civil War. Died, 1873. — — Map (db m22354) HM
In memory of
Joseph Potocki PFC
US Army WWII Veteran Purple Heart
Loving family - Joseph & Kathy Potocki
and children - Jennifer, Jessica & Joey — — Map (db m230239) WM
We Are Free Because They Served
World War I
World War II
Korea
Vietnam
July 4, 1973
Andrew P Palenchar, Army KIA
Clyde E Whetsel, Army KIA
John Macheska, Army POW
George Stefano, Army KIA
John M Ulrey, Army KIA
Frank C . . . — — Map (db m22378) WM
Erected to
the memory of
our gallant sons
who
endured the hardships
and
fought our nations
battles
Dedicated Nov. 11, 1924
1775-1783 Revolutionary War
1812 War of 1812
1846-1848 Mexican American War
1861-1865 Civil War . . . — — Map (db m22355) WM
This Bell Rang in the
Mount Pleasant
Saint Joseph Church Tower
1888-1978.
In Loving Memory of Their Parents
Philip & Antoinette Rosso Miele — — Map (db m204261) HM
Home of
Braddock Trail Chapter
National Society
Daughters of
the American Revolution Organized November 29, 1943 Confirmed December 15, 1943 Incorporated May 2, 1949
Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania
☆
Samuel Warden . . . — — Map (db m228562) HM
One of the world's largest coke producing centers operated here from 1883 to 1931. H. C. Frick Coke Company's more than 900 beehive ovens consumed thousands of tons of coal daily. The company publicized itself by exhibiting a scale model of Standard . . . — — Map (db m55587) HM
This is the story of Penn Park...the unique design and
concept combines a parklet with a parking lot. On this site
sat the Penn Theater for many years. Because of the vision
and idea of Penn Park, Bob and Donna Back donated
the properly. . . . — — Map (db m204241) HM
Above we see the east end turnaround and boarding stop on the same corner that you are
standing now. Utilized by the workers of the coke and glass factories to get to work, the
trolleys were also used to visit & shop in downtown Mt. Pleasant. . . . — — Map (db m204245) HM
On the hill one mile south was located the Washington Camp. This base for Forbes Road was built Nov. 1758 by Col. George Washington, "Commanding the Troops to ye Westward," on the order of Colonel Henry Bouquet. — — Map (db m43752) HM
On the hill one mile south was located the Washington Camp. This base for Forbes Road was built Nov. 1758 by Col. George Washington, "Commanding the Troops to ye Westward," on the order of Colonel Henry Bouquet. — — Map (db m43753) HM
Turtle Creek Defile
Two and one half miles
to the eastward
was located the
Washington Camp
The Forbes Road leads
northwestward to
the Bouquet Encampment — — Map (db m225754) HM
On this site, a pioneer natural gas well "blew in" on November 3, 1878. Named for the brothers Matthew and Obe Haymaker who drilled it, the well was drilled to a depth of 1,400 feet to the Murrysville sandstone, a bed of pourous rock similar to the . . . — — Map (db m79286) HM
First gas well in county, and one of world's most productive. Drilled, 1878. Caught fire in 1881, burning for years with tremendous roar and brilliance. Later was controlled and piped to Pittsburgh. Site lies 500 yards S.E. near railroad. — — Map (db m43751) HM
Men and women from the
Murrysville community who served
their country and gave their lives
World War I
Frank W. Glendenning [Died in Service]
[Roll of Honored Veterans]
Harry N. Brown Stanley F. Brown Herbert R. Clements . . . — — Map (db m225757) WM
A natural aviator, Goodlin learned to fly at the New Alexandria Airport. In W.W.II Goodlin joined the Royal Canadian Air Force where he earned his wings, then flew for the U.S. Navy. In 1944, he became a test pilot for Bell Aircraft and made 26 . . . — — Map (db m97044) HM
Thomas Gallagher and his brother George established a general store at this location in 1844, enlarging the building in 1875, now the oldest, continuously operating commercial building in town. At the outbreak of the Civil War he was commissioned . . . — — Map (db m97045) HM
Photojournalist and Pulitzer Prize winner for the 1968 image Saigon Execution, which was influential in swaying public opinion against the Vietnam War. Adams began his career as a photographer for his high school yearbook and the local . . . — — Map (db m95410) HM
Polymer scientist whose discoveries led to the invention of DuPont Kevlar in 1965. Due to its high strength and durability, Kevlar is used in numerous industries. It is best known as the super strong material from which bullet-resistant vests are . . . — — Map (db m98328) HM
First African American to play quarterback in the modern National Football League and in the Big Ten Conference. He played in two games for the Chicago Bears in 1953 and was a member of Michigan States national championship team in 1952. Thrower . . . — — Map (db m68065) HM
On November 24, 1896, the United States Post Office Department established Pennsylvania's first two rural mail routes here in Westmoreland County. One operated from the post office here in New Stanton; the other operated out of nearby Ruffsdale . . . — — Map (db m55001) HM
Originally called "Westmoreland Homesteads," Norvelt was established April 13, 1934, by the federal government as part of a New Deal homestead project. With 250 homes, Norvelt provided housing, work, and a community environment to unemployed workers . . . — — Map (db m55589) HM
On January 27, 1891, an explosion in the nearby Mammoth Number 1 Mine of the H.C. Frick Coke Company killed 109 coal miners. Seventy-nine of the dead were buried in a mass grave here in Saint John's Cemetery. This disaster was the worst one known to . . . — — Map (db m39964) HM
For those who have fought for it, freedom has a taste that we the protected, shall never know.
American Revolution
1775 - 1784
War of 1812
1812 - 1815
Mexican War
1846 - 1848
Civil War
1861 - 1865
Indian Wars
1817 . . . — — Map (db m228196) WM
On December 19, 1907, an explosion killed 239 men and boys, many Hungarian immigrants, in Darr coal mine near Van Meter. Some were from the closed Naomi mine, near Fayette City, which exploded on Dec. 1, killing 34. Over 3000 miners died in December . . . — — Map (db m54926) HM
This memorial erected and dedicated in honor of the boys of Smithton and vicinity who answered the call of their country in the World War
1917-1918
William Barthels
☆ Dr. Chas. H. Boisseau
Angelo Borsotto
Thomas . . . — — Map (db m244964) WM
Dedicated to the men and women of Smithton and surrounding communities that served, are serving and will serve in the future of our country faithfully during time of war and peace
May they never be forgotten — — Map (db m245016) WM
A tribute to "Our Boys" of Sutersville and Gratztown who served our country in the World War. 1914-1918.
Sutersville
Patrick H. Lavin ☆
William Peden ☆
Ludvic Rigotti ☆
Albert Waters ☆
Walter . . . — — Map (db m246016) WM
Grand Army of the Republic 1861-1865
Spanish-American War 1898
World War I 1917-1918
World War II 1941-1945
Korean Conflict 1950-1953
Vietnam 1964-1973 — — Map (db m20940) WM
In honor of the
American Gold Star Mothers
for their sacrifice,
service, and patriotism
A Mother's tears were shed today
For a battle long ago.
Her precious gift to a warrior son.
Whose fate she'll never know.
Not Heroes shiny . . . — — Map (db m225086) WM
[Twin Towers on a Pentagon base, with outline engraving
of Pennsylvania, with cross at Flight 93 crash site]
First Responders to World Trade Center
New York Sept. 11, 2001
Trafford Fire Department
Matt Foust Kevin L. Beam . . . — — Map (db m225081) WM
World War I
Charles L. Jenets Homer W. Earl Frank M. Glendenning
Nicola Elmo
World War II
Robert R. Gessinger John Godich Charles A. Varsafsky
Adam G. Tarbuck Donald M. Rees Charles A. Himmler
Howard R. Schaffer . . . — — Map (db m225059) WM
In memory of the members of Assembly 523 of
the National Slovak Society of Trafford, Pa.
World War II
[Honored Dead]
Elmer Mlinaric
[Honor Roll of Veterans]
Tom Bartakovich Peter P. Bucar Albert Capets Edward Capets . . . — — Map (db m225066) HM
In memory of the Boys
from this community who
answered their country's call
[Roll of Honored Dead]
Homer Earl Nicola Elmo Frank Glendenning Charles Jenets
[Honor Roll of Veterans]
Dominico Avessa Ralph Bahel . . . — — Map (db m225088) HM
Hailed by historian Ida Tarbell as America's "most important industrial town," with homes owned by the workers. Founded 1895 by George G. McMurtry, president, Apollo Iron and Steel Company Named for Captain Jacob J. Vandergrift, and designed by the . . . — — Map (db m40555) HM
In the early 1890s, George McMurtry, president of the Apollo Iron & Steel Company, needed to expand his galvanized steel operations. Beset with labor problems and unable to acquire additional land, he selected a 650-acre farm site a few miles . . . — — Map (db m155868) HM
Aebi, Fred
Aitken, Thomas L.
Allek, Mathew
☆Bainbridge, Thomas.
Beck, Joseph B.
Bernini, James
Binley, Rankin
Boyd, Walter
Buberik, Steve
Byers, William C.
Donley, Jess J.
Douglass, Lauren
Dran, . . . — — Map (db m204642) WM
This sculpture by artist Bill Secunda was created in 2008 as part of the Trail Town Public Art Program, which installed 14 public art pieces along the Great Allegheny Passage. Made entirely of railroad spikes welded together, this life-size . . . — — Map (db m202989) HM
Led by Gen. Rufus Putnam, the first settlers to establish American government in the Northwest Territory, built boats here to continue their journey from New England and to found Marietta, Ohio. They embarked on their river trip April 2, 1788. — — Map (db m54924) HM
There has been a river crossing here since the days of
the Native Americans. The original trail, called the
Glades Path, was widened about 1772. becoming the
Glades Road or the Great Road, connecting Bedford
to Washington, Pennsylvania, Westward . . . — — Map (db m204263) HM
In honor of those of West Newton and vicinity who served in the World War 1917 - 1918
Andrewjack, John
Andy, John
Anto, Frank T.
Anto, John
Anto, Lawrence
Ashton, Wilbur
Blackstrom, Peter H.
Balko, . . . — — Map (db m245525) WM
Railroad: On the west side of the river the former
Pittsburgh & Lake Erie rail line has been turned into
trail. However, on the east side, trains still barrel
through the heart of the historic downtown along the
veins of the former Baltimore . . . — — Map (db m204262) HM
The museum constructed this replica of a classic beehive coke oven in 1964 as a tribute to the Coal and Coke Heritage of the Overholt Family at West Overton Village. The bank of coke ovens operated by the Overholt Family from 1874 until the early . . . — — Map (db m228885) HM
This park was developed by the National Park Service, Interior Department, through the Civilian Conservation Corps, in conjunction with the Virginia Conservation Commission. It covers 1300 acres and was opened, June 15, 1936. It was originally . . . — — Map (db m22314) HM
I should be destitute of feeling I was not deeply affected by the strong proof which my fellow citizens have given me of their confidence in calling me to the high office whose functions I am about to assume. (James Monroe, . . . — — Map (db m176523) HM
The Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail traces the War of 1812 in the Chesapeake. Along the trail youll encounter tangible evidence of the war and stories that bring the people and events to life. Discover the far-reaching impacts of . . . — — Map (db m97038) HM
The generous resources of the Chesapeake Bay invited Englsih exploration and settlement of Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware.
With Native American assistance, English settlers developed a cash crop industry. Tobacco cultivation and export was . . . — — Map (db m34136) HM
Most of what we know about George Washington's birthplace has come to us thanks to the archeologist's trowel.
After generations of uncertainty about the location of the main plantation house, archeologists excavated its foundations in 1936. . . . — — Map (db m158346) HM
Sailing ships and the rivers they travelled were vital to the tidewater plantations of Virginia and Maryland. They were the colonial counterpart to our vehicles, highways, and railroads.
In front of you is Popes Creek; beyond is the Potomac . . . — — Map (db m34201) HM
Fifth president of the United States, 1817- 1825. Governor of Virginia, 1799 and 1811. Proclaimed the Monroe Doctrine, December 2, 1823.
Declares the Americas no longer subject to European colonization. — — Map (db m11940) HM
In this vicinity stood the Monroe home where James Monroe, fifth president of the United States, was born, April 28, 1758. His father was Spence Monroe and his mother, Elizabeth Jones. He left home at the age of sixteen to enter William and Mary . . . — — Map (db m11585) HM
Born in Westmoreland County, Charles Bernard Smith (1917-1991) is one of more than 140,000 African Americans who served in the racially segregated U.S. Army Air Force during World War II. Trained at Chanute Field, Illinois, in aircraft ground . . . — — Map (db m22255) HM
In reverent tribute to the men and women of Colonial Beach, VA. who have served our country.
Left Column:
World War II
Stanley G. Adams
James W. Allison
William D. Bankett
James R. Barnes
William S. Barnes
James B. . . . — — Map (db m20870) HM
Site of eighteenth-century dairy used by the Washingtons for storage of milk, cheese and other dairy products. The original brick floor is still in tact.
Please leave undisturbed. — — Map (db m34081) HM
Here at George Washington Birthplace National Monument, discover the land that began Washingtons journey from English citizen to the first President of the United States. Today, visitors can follow in Washingtons footsteps on the Potomac Heritage . . . — — Map (db m97039)
To weaken the American economy, the British took tobacco and lured the enslaved labor force from plantations along the Potomac River. Physically fit males also provided the British with a valuable source of new recruits.
The British offered . . . — — Map (db m97035) HM
On the ground before you once stood the Tidewater plantation home where, on February 22, 1732, George Washington was born, the son of Augustine Washington and his second wife, Mary Ball Washington. — — Map (db m100726) HM
At the distant end of the field in front of you stood the home of Henry Brooks, the first owner of much of what would become Popes Creek Plantation.
As you look toward the house site, perhaps you can sense the isolation Henry Brooks must have . . . — — Map (db m34080) HM
The James Monroe Building is a nationally-significant historic site attributed to our nation's 5th President, James Monroe. The property's significance dates to the inheritance and active agricultural employ of these lands by Monroe's father, . . . — — Map (db m176509) HM
This marks the birthplace of James Monroe, April 28, 1758
Westmoreland County, Virginia
Attended college of William & Mary; Officer, Continental Army, American Revolution; Married Elizabeth Kortright, 1786; US Senator; Minister . . . — — Map (db m11941) HM
President James Monroe was born here on April 28, 1758 to Spence and Eliza Jones Monroe. He lived on this farm until he left to attend the College of William and Mary. He sold the farm to 1783 following his father's death.
The 500 acre farm, . . . — — Map (db m176501) HM
He has in every instance, maintained the reputation of a brave, active, and sensible officer. (George Washington, 1779)
Turn his soul wrong out side outwards and there is not a speck on it. (Thomas Jefferson, 1787)
There . . . — — Map (db m176526) HM
James Monroe's public service career, the most extensive of any President of the United States, took him far from his Westmoreland County birthplace.
As a student at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Monroe was inspired to . . . — — Map (db m176506) HM
In 1664, John Washington, the great-grandfather of George Washington, built a small house on this site. From these modest beginnings, a powerful and prominent Virginia family would arise.
During his thirteen years here, John Washington . . . — — Map (db m34079) HM
Having commenced my service in early youth, and continued it since with few and short intervals. I have witnessed the great difficulties to which our union has been exposed, and admired by the virtue and intelligence with which they . . . — — Map (db m176529) HM
King George County. Area 180 Square Miles. Formed in 1720 from Richmond, and named for King George I. James Madison, "Father of the American Constitution" and President of the United States, was born in this county. . . . — — Map (db m22268) HM
While the essentials of life could be had from the waters, fields, gardens, and forests of Popes Creek Plantation, true economic prosperity depended on the plantation's link to the world; the Potomac River.
The boat landing for Popes Creek . . . — — Map (db m34067) HM
Monroe Creek is one of many tributaries of the Potomac River contributing to the form and character of Virginia's Northern Neck region.
Context
The creek owes its name to descendants of Andrew Monroe, the first Monroe to settle here in . . . — — Map (db m176552) HM
As one of five children, James Monroe spent the better part of his youth on these lands.
The Home Site
His father, Spence Monroe, was a middling farmer of modest but respectable means and a trained joiner, or cabinet maker. The family . . . — — Map (db m176514) HM
