Near here, at the mouth of Town Run on Redbank Creek, a Shawnee village stood in the late 18th century. Called "Fishbasket" for these waters' immense schools of fish, it was at the junction of at least two major paths traveled by Native Americans: . . . — — Map (db m64236) HM
A short distance northwest of here is the well-preserved cold blast furnace, named for James Buchanan. It was built in 1844; abandoned, 1858, due to lack of timber. At the time of its operation, the iron industry was very prosperous in Clarion . . . — — Map (db m60100) HM
Formed March 11, 1839 out of Armstrong and Venango counties. Named for the Clarion River. Early center of iron industry. Noted also for its coal resources and lumbering. The county seat, Clarion, was incorporated as a borough on April 6, 1841. — — Map (db m42900) HM
This monument honors the 16 million men and women who served
in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II including the more
than 400,000 who gave their lives and the millions at home
who supported the war effort.
[Ruptured Duck emblem] . . . — — Map (db m203936) HM WM
The names inscribed on this memorial are the
Clarion County Vietnam Veterans
who gave their lives in freedom's cause
Joseph Torzok June 8, 1966 Robert J. Black October 16, 1966
Lloyd A. Himes January 31, 1968 Doyle L. Butler, Jr. . . . — — Map (db m203869) WM
In loving memory of the former Mayor of Clarion,
Dr. Robert "Bob" Yoho
who cherished his daily walk down Main Street.
1922 - 2011 — — Map (db m203887) HM
Named in honor of
Dr. James Gemmell
11th President of Clarion State College
1960 - 1976
in recognition of his contributions to higher
education in the commonwealth and his early
and untiring efforts to establish the . . . — — Map (db m204049) HM
Just west of this point can be seen the well-preserved interior of cold blast furnace built in 1845. It was one of numerous iron furnaces operated in Clarion County from about 1829-1867. The County, then, was often referred to as "The Iron County." — — Map (db m59077) HM
The Sutton-Ditz Museum & Fulton Library is listed on The National Register of Historic Places. Tour the museum to discover the treasured artifacts and exhibits of the rich history and culture of Clarion County. Research history and genealogy . . . — — Map (db m203977) HM
Clarion County Korean War Casualties
1950 - 1953
Clarence A. Everetts Henry Niederriter Paul P. Garman
David T. Krouse Alfred G. Hayes James W. Fink
Richard J. Shettler Floyd J. Beichner James E. Willison
Norman F. . . . — — Map (db m203874) WM
This building presented to the Citizens of Clarion
by the late John D. Ross with an additional gift
by Dr. Charles C. Ross in loving memory of their
loyal and devoted mother
This building erected with funds . . . — — Map (db m203889) HM
This memorial contains the ashes from the "Watch Fire"
burned during the July 2001 visit of the
Vietnam Combat Veterans Memorial (The Moving Wall).
The symbolic Watch Fire is to be burned until the
last patrol returns to base camp, . . . — — Map (db m203876) HM WM
[Left panel]
The W.A. Graham Home is located at 650 Main Street. Built in 1908 by E.A. McElhaney[, t]he house included an elevator when built and was set up for both electricity and gas lighting. The brick used for this home was . . . — — Map (db m203979) HM
Panel 1
Clarion County Courthouse
The current courthouse, designed by E.M. Butz of Allegheny, was erected between 1883 and 1885, at a cost to the county of $97,124.27. The courthouse is 78 feet across and 134 feet long. The . . . — — Map (db m204125) HM
In memory of our
Boys of Clarion
who made the supreme sacrifice
in the World War
Craig E. Fleming Robert I. Brocious
J. Lewis Gathers Howard B. Coblentz
Edward J. Frederick Andrew A. Goebel
William R. Lawrence . . . — — Map (db m203881) WM
Elrick Custer
Bertha Custer
Jerry Potts
Betty Kauffman
Carol Ann Leges
Hester Crissman
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Wilson Robinson
Betty Robinson
Amy Robinson
Dedicated August 18, 1985 — — Map (db m92478) HM
[Marker is primarily informational; historical tidbits are transcribed as follows]
The Foxburg Library, built in 1909, was endowed to the town by the Fox family. Lincoln Hall stands on the upper level [and is] home to concerts and cultural . . . — — Map (db m170882) HM
F.H. Ball, of Foxburg, PA, patented improvements to valve gears in steam engines on March 23, 1875. These improvements created a steam tight valve that would always remain so.
A new reverse movement was devised for reversing engine power from the . . . — — Map (db m170853) HM
Nestled between the Allegheny River and its steep hillside, the town of Foxburg sprang up as an important rail outlet during the oil boom days of the 1870's. At its height, the town boasted a population of nearly 2,000. When the boom subsided, . . . — — Map (db m170869) HM
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
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Original Hole Names
In . . . — — Map (db m170858) HM
Oldest golf course in continuous use in the United States In 1887, land was made available to the newly formed Foxburg Golf Club by Joseph M. Fox, its first president. Course was enlarged from five to nine holes in 1888. The Foxburg Country Club . . . — — Map (db m60101) HM
Many generations of native people visited rocks along the Allegheny River near here to inscribe images of humans, animals, mythological creatures, and abstract forms. The number and variety of designs and the undeveloped surrounding landscape make . . . — — Map (db m177488) HM
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. Serving users in seven counties of western Pennsylvania, Central . . . — — Map (db m64235) HM
Named for Captain Samuel Brady (1756-1795), famed frontier scout and the subject of many legends. Near here in June 1779 -- in what was then Seneca territory -- he led a force seeking to redress the killing of a settler and her four children, and . . . — — Map (db m47554) HM
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his country-Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient-World War II-Donald R. Lobaugh-Killed in Action in World War II.
Killed In Action World War I; Edgar C. Shearer Fred J. Shick. . . . — — Map (db m88664) WM
