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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Washington County, Pennsylvania
Washington is the county seat for Washington County
Adjacent to Washington County, Pennsylvania
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John Watson, Esq., was the son of James Watson of Chartiers Twp. He built a home and blacksmith shop on the northwest corner of Pike St. and Central Ave. before Canonsburg Borough was formed in 1802. He served on the first Town Council and . . . — — Map (db m200609) HM
United States Merchant Marines 28th Div. 103rd Reg. United States Air Force
Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes-Alsace, Rhineland and Central Europe Awarded Croix de Guerre — — Map (db m199521) WM
Here was the home, 1796-1810, of the noted Indian trader and agent. Site is marked by a monument. It was here that Morgan was visited by Aaron Burr. His conspiracy was first made known to Thomas Jefferson by Colonel Morgan. — — Map (db m40415) HM
First Presbyterian missioner in this area, 1775. Founder of Hill Church, 1776, and of Western Theological Seminary and Jefferson College. Died in 1833, after sixty years in the ministry, and is buried in the churchyard. — — Map (db m40397) HM
Allison, James 1743-1820
Bebout, John SR 1729-1803
Black. James about 1740-1812
Clark, Thomas 1712-1802
Coulter, Nathaniel about 1739-about 1798
Craighead, George 1733-1811 . . . — — Map (db m221716) HM WM
Born November 11, 1752
Died November 16, 1833
Pioneer, Preacher - Educator - Patriot
Lies buried in this church yard
Served sixty years in the ministry
Leader in founding Western Theological Seminary
Jefferson College - . . . — — Map (db m114018) HM
In 1980 an underground lake had
formed, filling the abandoned
Montour #10 Mine. In August,
1980 word suddenly came from
the adjacent Montour #4 Mine
that the lake in Montour #10 had
been accidentally breached,
allowing millions of gallons . . . — — Map (db m163717) HM
One of the shortest steel bridges
built on the Montour Railroad, this
10 foot bridge was last used on
Lotus Siding to span a small creek
flowing under Cliff Mine Road and
the railroad at trail mile 5.5 in
Robinson Township.
Reportedly, . . . — — Map (db m163719) HM
Mileposts measured distance from
Montour Junction. Mile 0 was the
switch connecting the Montour RR
with the P&LE in Coraopolis.
Milepost 32 was located approx.
200 yards west of this location.
As the railroad completed . . . — — Map (db m163721) HM
In 1953 a sloped shaft was dug into
the hillside and a conveyor system
brought coal out of the mine to a
new tipple, loading directly into
hopper cars.
The mine was capable of loading
over 20,000 car loads of coal each
year.
This shaft . . . — — Map (db m163715) HM
The X1 crane was built in 1947 for
the Montour Railroad Co. by the
Ohio Locomotive Crane Co.
X1 worked on the Montour for 36
years until being sold in 1983 when
the railroad ceased operations.
X1 restoration project made possible
with . . . — — Map (db m163720) HM
(South Face) N.S.D.A.R. Memorial to the Pioneer Mothers of the Covered Wagon Days.
(East Face) On this historic spot, the hunting ground of the friendly Indian Nemacolin, this monument is erected and dedicated to the memory of our pioneer . . . — — Map (db m501) HM
Dedicated to the memory of the men and women from the Mid Mon Valley who served in the Armed Forces of their Country and to those who gave their lives that we might enjoy the freedoms that our forefathers cherished — — Map (db m202103) WM
Erected as a lasting tribute to the men and women of Speers Borough who served their country in the World Wars and Korean Conflict
WORLD WAR I
Ashton, Palmer
Barrass, William
Beazell, William
Bickerton, Arthur . . . — — Map (db m206139) WM
Governor of Pennsylvania, 1911-1915. Highlights of his administration included creation of statewide primary elections and a state highway system; establishment of the Department of Labor and Industry and Pennsylvania Historical Commission. Member . . . — — Map (db m45006) HM
This parking lot is dedicated in memory of Charleroi residents who unselfishly made the supreme sacrifice in Korea
Pierroux, Robert E
Freedom is never free — — Map (db m201588) WM
This was the print shop and residence of an internationally known Franco-American Socialist Anarchist & Leading Founder & Commander of the North American Co-Masons. Born in Scrignac, Brittany, France, he received an advanced education, developed . . . — — Map (db m206265) HM
Dedicated to those who served our country
[Armed Forces Emblems]
Dollus Allen · [No given name] Ambler · David Byumm · Robert Bentley
Frederick Bentley · Grant Bentley · Harold Bentley · Carl Bentley · Charles Brown
Earl Brown · W . . . — — Map (db m234666) WM
Abraham (1718-1781) and Mary Parker Tegarden from Frederick County, Virginia 1753, made an 'improvement' opposite mouth of Tenmile Creek, Fayette County; Abraham, sutler for Colonel Bouquet 1759, fought in French and Indian War, Captain Virginia . . . — — Map (db m56944) HM
The actual location of Rice's Fort is app. 5 miles from here and is considered by some to be the last battle of the Revolutionary War George Philabaum — — Map (db m203457) HM
Claysville has the distinction of being one of the original pike towns along the National Road. In 1817, an early settler and land owner, John
Purviance, learned that the new National Road, that was being constructed between Cumberland, Maryland . . . — — Map (db m9372) HM
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 m203453) HM
Drummer Boy, Revolutionary War
Served in Battle of Lundy's Lane
War of 1812
Barr helped to rescue a woman and her
child from the Indians, bringing them
to a blockhouse west of Claysville, Pa. — — Map (db m188514) HM WM
This stone bridge was part of the National, or Cumberland Road. Originated in 1805, it was completed to Wheeling in 1818. Over it passed countless wagons and stages uniting the East and the growing West. — — Map (db m806) HM
Educator and author of the famed McGuffey Eclectic Readers for grade schools, was born five miles SW of here, Sept. 23, 1800. First published in 1836, the Readers sold 122 million copies during the next 85 years and were used in some 35 states. . . . — — Map (db m754) HM
In 1801 Zion Church, the first United Brethren Church west of the Alleghenies, was organized by John George Pfrimmer. A log church was built on land of Christopher Winter. His son, Jacob, was pastor 1808-37. — — Map (db m222365) HM
Pastors
Thomas Allison 1802 - 1837
David Thompson 1838 - 1847
J T Brownlee D D 1851 - 1900
S A Jackson 1901 - 1904
Robert Hamill 1904 - 1911
A P Duncan 1915 - 1933
J C Stormont 1935 - 1938
Ministerial Sons of . . . — — Map (db m222367) HM
George Brewer
William Brewer
Harry Crow
Howard J. Culler
John Dowler
Clarence Faulks
Stephen Gregg
William A. Gregg
Alfred Hixenbaugh
John Swartz
John Walker
Oliver Walker
John Yuhas
Warren Abel . . . — — Map (db m201150) WM
WW II
Leonard Alexander
Dominick Ambrose
Thomas Ambrose
Anthony Bartkus
Joseph Bartkus
Charles Beroes
Frank Beroes
Anthony Bove
James Bove
Frank Bove
Louis Bove
Michael Bove
William Bove
David Campbell . . . — — Map (db m205728) WM
In memory of the illustrious dead of our community, and in honor of our living heroes who have defended us in all wars. This tablet is solemnly and respectfully dedicated in the year of our Lord.
- 1954 - — — Map (db m209957) WM
Amspoker, Jonas
Andover, Margaret
Baxter, William
Bebout, Benjamin
Boggs, James
Brokaw, Abraham
Buxton, Jacob
Campbell, Charles
Campbell, John
Campbell, William
Cooke, James
Curry, Robert
DeFrance, John . . . — — Map (db m210524) HM WM
Dedicated to those who served.
In memory of those who died.
Lest we forget....
[Honored Dead]
World War I
Charles H Allen · Earl Anderson · Michael Assad · John Belko · James P Donahue
Joseph Evanicky · Freeman C Fleming · . . . — — Map (db m201587) WM
Located four blocks to the west. Built 1916-1917 as housing for employees at American Steel and Wire's Donora plant. A community of 100 units in 80 Prairie-style buildings, noted for the innovative use of poured-in-place concrete construction. One . . . — — Map (db m45008) HM
Ivan Ceh
Barbara Chinchar
Taylor Circle
John Cunningham
Clifford DeVore
Bernardo Disanzi
Mike Dorincz
Susan Gnora
William Gardner
Milton E. Hall
Emma Hobbs
Ignace Hollowiti
Ruth Jones
Jeannie Kirkwood . . . — — Map (db m201546) HM
One of baseball's all-time great hitters, Musial was born on Sixth Street. As a youth, he trained in gymnastics at the Polish Falcons and played on the Donora zinc mill men's baseball team. As a St. Louis Cardinal (1941-63), he tallied 3,630 total . . . — — Map (db m209698) HM
Major federal clean air laws became a legacy of this environmental disaster that focused national attention on air pollution. In late October of 1948, a heavy fog blanketed this valley, and as the days passed, the fog became a thick, acrid smog . . . — — Map (db m45007) HM
Jacob Rabe came from Maryland in 1770 to Western Pennsylvania while this area was claimed by Virginia. In 1774 he received a Virginia Certificate for 412 acres. Boundary dispute between Virginia and Pennsylvania was settled in 1781, with the . . . — — Map (db m69762) HM
World War I
1917-1918
Benedetti, John
Britton, Loss
Carraffi, Dewey
Carraffi, Ralph
Coles, Clarence
Coles, Earl
Courtley, Mark
Courtley, Nelson
Dooley, Ambrose
Dooley, Peter
Dover, Harry
Ewing, OJ . . . — — Map (db m201483) WM
Dedicated to the brave men and women who have honorably served our great nation at home and throughout the world in the military and also, in the public services. God Bless America! — — Map (db m222180) WM
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 m56716) HM
WORLD WAR II
Amos, Kenneth
Anthony, Arthur
Bader, Fred
Bamberger, Arthur
Barker, Lawrence
Barney, Earnest
Barney, Norman
Barney, Wilfred
Barr, Glenn
Benedetti, Danny
Benedetti, Rudy
Bleifus, Alfred . . . — — Map (db m202728) WM
Honor Roll in honor of the men and women from Elrama - Floreffe District who served our country during the Second World War
Beech, Ursina
Francis, Leah Jean
Mancini, Mary
Sievwright, Jane
Vaughan, Grace A.
Young, Jessie . . . — — Map (db m206562) WM
Organized in 1783. This pioneer congregation first worshipped in a 50 ft. square log building (with rough benches for seats) constructed in 1786 on the site of the present manse the first pastor, Doctor Samuel Ralston, was born in Northern . . . — — Map (db m205305) HM
Here lies the body of CAPTAIN JAMES McFARLANE
of Washington, PA.
He departed this life July 17, 1794 aged 43
He served through the War with undaunted courage in defense of American Independence against the lawless and despotic . . . — — Map (db m205299) HM
Veterans of Ginger Hill
☆ ☆ ☆
A community that honors its veterans is
a community committed to the preservation of a freedom won by the sacrifice of life itself.
This monument is dedicated to the valiant forces . . . — — Map (db m206655) WM
The Whiskey Rebellion was a tax protest beginning in 1791 during the presidency of George Washington. The Mingo Creek Society, also known as the Whiskey Boys, was especially outraged at a federal tax levied on each gallon of whiskey they produced . . . — — Map (db m205334) HM
This statue carved from the trunk of a 250 yr. old oak tree. Under its spreading limbs neighborhood meetings and church services were held before the log church was built on this site in 1783. The trunk of the tree was 5 feet in diameter and had . . . — — Map (db m205331) HM
He was educated in the University of Glasgow, Scotland; Emigrated to U.S.A. 1794; Ordained Pastor of the United Congregations of Mingo & Monongahela City, 1796. — — Map (db m205300) HM
Arell, Edward
Barckley, Hugh
Crouch, Robert
Gaston, John
Darragh, John
Hamilton, David
Hamilton, James
Hamilton, John
Hamilton John
Herron, Thomas
Huston, Daniel
Kerr, James Sr
Liggett, Robert
Love, James . . . — — Map (db m205333) HM WM
Near this site was located the mule entrance to the Cincinnati coal mine. On April 23, 1913, at 12:15 P.M., One of the worst mine explosions in U.S. history occurred in this mine. This disaster resulted in the deaths of 96 miners and 1 rescue team . . . — — Map (db m64385) HM
Built by Gabriel Cox about 700 yards Southeast of this site. Gabriel Cox came to this area in 1770 and took out a grant of 400 acres. The Virginia certificate was dated 1780 under the title of Coxburg. He also received another tract of the 262 . . . — — Map (db m78747) HM
James Chapel has been in continuous use since it was built in 1817. It was the outgrowth of a class formed about 1810 at Robert James' home. — — Map (db m78748) HM
This area has been called the cradle of the Whiskey Rebellion. Here in the 1790s, a log Presbyterian meetinghouse stood near the site of the present church. Used by the Mingo Creek Society after its formation in February 1794, it became a nerve . . . — — Map (db m45012) HM
In honor and in memory of all men and women of this community who served our country
World War I World War II Korean War Vietnam War Persian Gulf War — — Map (db m202386) WM
In honored memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice for their country
Bartko, Walter
Black, Louis
Brandtonies, Richard C.
Cerqua, Joseph
Charnoki, Edward
Darney, Steve
Dobbins, George R.
Dudish, John . . . — — Map (db m202390) WM
Percy Keys
Frank Latham
Vernon O. Crumrine
Ernest Santee
Clyde E. Teegarden
Herschel L. Sargent
Earl W. Jamison
Winfield Hendershot
Clarence Keys
John S. Roberts
Henry C. Croft
Clyde Martin
Grant . . . — — Map (db m202535) WM
Albert, John
Balliard, Gilbert E.
☆ Bickerton, David
Bickerton, Reese E.
Brown, Frank D.
Brown, John H.
Bullock, Homer L.
Byers, Cecil F.
Byers, Donald L.
Campbell, James C.
Carter, Harry, Jr.
Clancy, . . . — — Map (db m205352) WM
In honor of
those who served in
World War II
Ambrose Frank
Ambrose Pete
Ambrose Anthony
Aureli Willliam
Bauchman Martin
☆Barbaryka Michael
Black E Franklin
Bowman Howard
Boyd Andrew
Bradley Patrick . . . — — Map (db m198122) WM
In Memoriam
Bawolak, Steve
Dinsmore, Malcolm
Dotts, Charles
Gordon, Donald
Gould, Grover
Kaiser, Ernest
Kargle, Louis
Kersten, Earl
Manion, Joseph
McAnany, Richard
McDowell, James
Mercier, Joseph . . . — — Map (db m210120) WM
Howard Andrews 1951 Army
Robert Davidson 1953 Air Force
Robert Allshouse 1955 Army
Robert Campbell 1964 Army
Charles Zoog 1966 Marines
Donald Jacobs 1968 Army
Jeffrey Cowden 1976 Marines
Joseph Bongiorni III 1991 Army . . . — — Map (db m210118) WM
Bell, William 1746-1820
Glass, John unknown-about 1820
McClelland, James about 1747-1829
Miller, James about 1745-1818
Miller, Thomas 1751-1835
Morrison, John 1756-1824
Rankin, . . . — — Map (db m210116) HM WM
We honor those who served our country
and our community in all wars: we recall
their sacrifices and the sacrifices
of their families. — — Map (db m198071) WM
We honor all who served in the Armed Forces and those who gave their lives for our country. We express our gratitude for their sacrifice and the sacrifice of their families who waited and prayed. — — Map (db m209836) WM
Incorporated May 20, 1872
Dissolved Sept. 9, 1942
And Horn Burial Ground
Incorporators
Rev. W. O. Wilson
George Crumrine
Valentine Crumrine
Abraham Crumrine
Yost Loar
Jacob Nickerson
Samuel Garrett . . . — — Map (db m202768) HM
On November 28, 1908 154 miners died in what was the worst disaster in Washington County and among the most severe in the history of US mining. The incident, and several others at the time, catalyzed public advocacy for mine safety, leading to the . . . — — Map (db m140248) HM
In honor and
in memory of all
who served in
the Armed Forces
That we here highly resolve that the dead shall not have died in vain — — Map (db m201517) WM
