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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Washington County, Pennsylvania
Washington is the county seat for Washington County
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(McDonald Oil, Field,) McDonald, Pa.
For a brief period of time in 1891-1892, while pumping great quantities of
high quality "Pennsylvania Crude", McDonald's oil field was recognized as
the largest in the entire world.
To learn more . . . — — Map (db m178930) HM
Prolific composer and writer of popular songs for motion pictures and television from the 1940s to the 1990s. Born and raised in McDonald. Along with partner Ray Evans, Livingston earned Academy Awards for the songs “Buttons and Bows,” . . . — — Map (db m45733) HM
Oil was first struck here in 1890, and in 1891 and 1892 the field yielded the highest levels of oil in the world. Second only in Pa. history to the Bradford Oil Field in both size and production, it was instrumental in achieving the state's highest . . . — — Map (db m58541) HM
The McDonald Oil Field
The "Great Oil Boom Excitement of 1891
In the early 1890's, just about the time that the commercialization of oil was becoming big
business, the Great McDonald Oil Field was the highest producing oil field in the . . . — — Map (db m178928) HM
Opposite was the log home of David Reed, leader of the Covenanter squatters on lands owned by George Washington. Here 13 of the Scotch-Irish pioneers met with him on September 20, 1784, defying his effort to remove them. — — Map (db m45728) HM
Near here at the David Reed home, Washington met September 20, 1784, with 13 Covenanter squatters on his tract of 2613 acres. Failure to fix terms of purchase forced him to bring suit at Washington to eject the illegal tenants. — — Map (db m45729) HM
Amolini A J
Aneseti A
Antal S
Arthur J
Barnickel R J
Barnockel H E
Barringer J G
Barrows H B Jr
Bartram J H
Bartram J T
Bawel E S
Bazzoli E J
Bellino J
Bitz A
Blazic M
Blough R J
Bishop L Jr . . . — — Map (db m199571) WM
The men who lived or worked in
East Bethlehem Township
who served in the World War
Fred W. Anderson
James Andrews
☆Earl Anderson
Matthew Armstrong
Charles Angelo
George Anderson
Itallo Antonelli
Ernesto . . . — — Map (db m202226) WM
Cast by
A Fulton's Son & Co.
Pittsburgh Pa.
A.D. 1871
Baptist. Church
of Monongahela City.
Built through the
exertions. of
Mrs. Mary. V. Bentley. — — Map (db m234602) HM
Main & Seventh Streets Monongahela, Pa
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Founded 1833
Steeple
Destroyed by lightning
Sept. 17, 1987 . . . — — Map (db m205834) HM
WORLD WAR II
Honor Roll
Company A, 110th Infantry
World War II
In Memoriam
Joseph H. Appolonia
Neil D. Cain
Eugene W. Cario
Marshall J. Dallo
James C. Ford, Jr.
Harold G. Myers
Kenneth R. Powell
John . . . — — Map (db m206743) WM
Company A. 110th Infantry
Organized November 28, 1873 as part of the 10th Infantry Regiment, Pennsylvania National Guard, on October 11, 1917, the "Fighting 10th" combined with the 3rd Infantry Regiment to form the 110th Infantry Regiment . . . — — Map (db m206744) WM
Edward G. Acheson House
Has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national
significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America — — Map (db m205772) HM
1813 First class meeting held
1814 Organized as part of a Methodist Episcopal Circuit
1833 Re-organized as a "Station"
1940 Assumed present name after the union of the three great branches of Methodism, May 1939 — — Map (db m206005) HM
The first black woman to be a nationally syndicated cartoonist in the US, and for many years, the only one. Beginning in 1937, her comics were published in African American newspapers, the Pittsburgh Courier and Chicago Defender. Her . . . — — Map (db m98348) HM
"The Flower Man of Monongahela"
In recognition of selfless dedication and public
service to beautify the City of Monongahela
A dedicated, humble volunteer who tirelessly worked
from dawn till dusk to meticulously maintain the
city's . . . — — Map (db m234609) HM
In commemoration
Joseph Parkison
and wife, Margaret
In memory of these settlers we dedicate our lives to the cause of freedom, peace, and friendship everywhere.
First Permanent Settler
First Postmaster
Town Founder
Ferry . . . — — Map (db m205996) HM
Oldest settlement in the valley and transportation center since the days of Devore's Ferry, chartered 1775. Laid out in 1796 as Williamsport. A city since 1873. Here thousands of pioneers began the river journey to the West. — — Map (db m39965) HM
Oldest settlement in the valley and transportation center since the days of Devore's Ferry, chartered 1775. Laid out in 1796 as Williamsport. A city since 1873. Here thousands of pioneers began the river journey to the West. — — Map (db m45003) HM
Oldest settlement in the valley and transportation center since the days of Devore's Ferry, chartered 1775. Laid out in 1796 as Williamsport. A city since 1873. Here thousands of pioneers began the river journey to the West. — — Map (db m45004) HM
The Monongahela Cemetery
was the first cemetery in the nation
to be placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
for its
architecture and landscape design — — Map (db m206052) HM
Immigrants from Italy, Central Europe and other regions settled in Monongahela, Pennsylvania. Through hard work, commitment to faith, family and each other, along with an innovative spirit, they built a thriving community of accomplishment in the . . . — — Map (db m45009) HM
This memorial is erected and dedicated
in honor of the boys of
Company A, 110th Infantry
(10th Pennsylvania)
who answered the call of our country
in the World War, 1917-1918
Captains
Edward W. Hartland
Walter . . . — — Map (db m207045) WM
This monument is dedicated to
the memory of the soldiers,
sailors and marines who served
this country during the war with
Spain, The Philippine Insurrection
and the Campaign in China from
April 21st 1898 to July 4th 1902. — — Map (db m163956) WM
Site of two Indian Burial Mounds built between 2,000 and 3,000 years ago by the Adena people. Late 19th century excavations found skeletons, pottery, copper implements, and other antiquities. — — Map (db m45011) HM
In Memoriam U.S.S. Maine Destroyed in Havana Harbor February 15th 1898 This tablet is cast from metal recovered from the U.S.S. Maine — — Map (db m163726) HM WM
This anchor from the U.S.S. Monongahela is dedicated to the men and women from the Monongahela area who served their country — — Map (db m205920) HM WM
To Those Who Served in the Armed Forces of the United States
A nation that honors its veterans is a nation dedicated
to the preservation of a freedom won by the sacrifice
of life itself. These honored dead, who ventured far,
fought . . . — — Map (db m234605) WM
Dedicated to the memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice
Honoring those who served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam
☆ ☆ ☆
Monongahela Veterans Council
Friendship Barracks World War I
Frank Downer . . . — — Map (db m205852) WM
Dedicated Nov. 11, 1928
by
Frank Downer Post #302
to
the memory of our departed comrades
This plot donated by Monongahela Cemetery — — Map (db m206038) WM
French and Indian Wars
Revolutionary War for Independence
Whiskey Rebellion
War of 1812
Civil War
Spanish American War
Mexican Border War 1916
World War I
World War II
Korean Conflict
Dominican Republic . . . — — Map (db m206701) WM
"We have won this war because our men are brave, and because of many other things, we did not win it because destiny created us better than all other peoples. I hope that in victory we are more grateful than we are proud."
Ernie Pyle 1944 . . . — — Map (db m206826) HM WM
The bluff at Main Street and Park Avenue was the site on August 14, 1794, of a meeting of 226 whiskey rebels. Albert Gallatin's eloquence turned the tide, resulting in peaceful ending of the Whiskey Rebellion and the possibility of civil strife. — — Map (db m45010) HM
This memorial erected and dedicated by the people of
Monongahela
in honor of their boys who answered our country's
call in the World War.
In memory of those who gave their lives for this Great cause.
Giovanni Aliberti . . . — — Map (db m206672) WM
The Horseshoe Baptist Church was built first in 1790 on land formerly owned by Abraham Frye. In 1810 a brick church replaced the original log structure, and for seventy years the member worshipped here. In 1880 that church was torn down and members . . . — — Map (db m69760) HM
Lock Four was the original community name for the lower floodplain area of present North Charleroi. This area was originally settled by the Frye family in the 1770s. In 1838, the Monongahela Navigation Company began building a series of locks and . . . — — Map (db m234595) HM
Dedicated to the valiant men and women of North Charleroi who
served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America
[Honored Dead]
World War I
Raymond Craft
World War II
Joseph Bloom · Phillip Bohlander · Walter Booth · . . . — — Map (db m234587) WM
Founded 1681 by William Penn as a Quaker Commonwealth.
Birthplace of The Declaration of Independence
and
The Constitution of the United States. — — Map (db m224644) HM
Andrew, Robert
Archer, John
Axtell, Luther
Coe, Joseph
Coe, Moses
Conkling, John
Dillie, Isaac
Dillie, Lewis
Lindley, Caleb Sr
Lindley, Daniel
Lindley, Demas
Lindley, Joseph
Lindley, Levi . . . — — Map (db m203573) HM WM
Private Capt. John Miller's Co. 1st Batt
Washington Co., Militia, PA Born circa 1750
Died 8 April 1832 in Washington Co., PA — — Map (db m203332) HM WM
Dedicated for the men from Five Town who died while serving in the Armed Forces in time of War since 1917
Bob Bryden W W I
Charles R. Pascoe W W I
Joseph O. Scrip 1943
Patrick A. Alterice 1943
Henry A. Parkins 1944 . . . — — Map (db m203005) WM
Dedicated to the members of our community who served in the
Vietnam War
Adam, Richard F.
Alton, Dent
Balint, Timothy F.
Barbero, John P.
Bastian, Dennis E.
Bastian, Glenn R.
Bayon, James
Bevin, Michael
Bevin, . . . — — Map (db m203405) WM
Dedicated to the members of our community who served in the
Korean War
Andreani, Clyde A.
Antonucci, Louis A.
Axton, Kenneth
Bailey, John E.
Bailey, William
Balmer, David J. WWII
Bell, Samuel L.
Bevan, Wilson H. . . . — — Map (db m203599) WM
Dedicated to the members of our community who served in
World War II
Ackinclose, Wesley
Allan, John D.
☆ Alterice, Patrick A.
Bailey, Charles
Bailey, Helen
Baker, Louis
Barber, John L., Jr.
Barton, Herbert, . . . — — Map (db m203769) WM
Dedicated to the members of our community who served in
World War II
Kolick, David
Kolick, Joseph
Kolick, Carl
Kovach, Michael
Koval, John M.
Krivacek, John
Lee, Donald H.
Lehr, Joseph C.
Lehr, Raymond F. . . . — — Map (db m203927) WM
Dedicated to the boys of Roscoe, Elco, Stockdale and Long Branch who served in the World War 1917-1918
Allan Jabez
Allan Thomas
Astle Fred
Astle Walter
Bakunas Joe
Barber John L.
Beatty John
Bell Arthur
Bellan . . . — — Map (db m203195) WM
These trees dedicated in heartfelt memory to those members of the Armed Forces from Elco, Long Branch and Roscoe, who gave their lives in the service of our country in World War II — — Map (db m203293) WM
Aller, Conrad about 1751-1837
Conkle, John 1730-1829
Deg, Frederick 1736-1796
Friend, John Tobias 1752-1829
Uh
Kunkle, Adam 1745-1817
Simon, Adam 1716-1788
Simon, Johan 1716-1788
Simon, Michael 1740-1838 . . . — — Map (db m203129) HM WM
This tavern, in continuous operation since 1794 when it was opened by Stephen Hill, is one of the oldest on the National Road. It was a popular stop for stage coaches and waggoners. — — Map (db m202264) HM
In honor of
the men and women of Slovan, PA.
who served their country
in World Wars I and II
Those who made the supreme sacrifice
Barto Fred☆
Barto John☆
Burish Mike☆
Doboski Ernest☆
Dugas . . . — — Map (db m210061) WM
Pvt Scripi Bonisolli Died 1917 Cpl Mike Puskar Died Nov. 11, 1918 Pfc Peter Vladich Died May 1942 Seaman Marko Yacsik Died Sept. 25, 1942 Sgt Fred Barto Died Jan. 5, 1944 Pfc Andrew Sninchak Died June 12, 1944 Gunner's Mate Steve . . . — — Map (db m210053) WM
We honor all those who served our country and our community. Our gratitude to them for their sacrifice and the sacrifice of families, relatives and friends who waited and prayed.
Dedicated by Josephine Ambross Oshinsky this 18th day of June, . . . — — Map (db m199277) WM
Dedicated to the members of 138 S. N. P. J. Lodges 589
Who served and in memory of
these who died in World War II
Andrew Martincic - Oct. 9, 1942
Louis F. Verchek - Jan. 10, 1943
Frank Sterle - July 25, 1943
Frank Rohrbacker - . . . — — Map (db m199262) WM
Entering the village of
Hackett
Founded in 1835 by Thomas Hackett as a coal mining community in Peters Twp.
50 W.W. II Veterans — — Map (db m206671) HM WM
(Front of Marker)
Entering the village of
Hackett
Founded in 1835 by Thomas Hackett as a coal mining community in Peters Twp.
50 W.W. II
Veterans
(Back of Marker)
Leaving the village of
Hackett . . . — — Map (db m221558) HM
"For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond the call of duty against the enemy in connection with a bombing mission over enemy occupied Europe on 20 February 1944. The aircraft on which Sergeant Mathies was serving as . . . — — Map (db m64386) HM
First published at this site. Founding of the Disciples of Christ is dated from this statement's adoption, September 7, 1809. It was written by Thomas Campbell, who with his followers had organized the Christian Association of Washington earlier in . . . — — Map (db m40416) HM
The Kennedy Log House, administered by the Washington County Historical Society, is just one example of an 18th
century log home. Built in 1848 by Peter Kennedy, the house was originally located at the corner of West Beau and
Franklin Streets in . . . — — Map (db m163712) HM
Built in 1788 by David Bradford, leader of the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794. Occupied by him until he fled to Spanish West Florida after the collapse of the Rebellion. — — Map (db m40400) HM
Born December 13, 1860, on this site. Graduate of the United States Naval Academy. Went to China in 1885, built up and trained its Navy. September 17, 1894, it fought the Japanese to a draw in a naval battle at Yalu River. McGiffin died in 1897 . . . — — Map (db m40414) HM
First African American quarterback in the Rose Bowl, 1922. At Washington & Jefferson College. He challenged racial discrimination in football by refusing an opposing team's demand to bench him. West was a pentathlete on the 1924 Olympic team. He was . . . — — Map (db m190870) HM
This monument is erected by the people of Washington County in honor of her devoted sons, who died for their country in the Great Rebellion. — — Map (db m199309) WM
Clarence Dewey Dieter, PhD
Class of 1924
1898 - 1975
Beloved Teacher
whose profound influence
inspired hundreds of young men
to enter the medical profession
Professor of Biology
Washington and Jefferson College
1924 - 1966 . . . — — Map (db m196053) HM
It is with a deep sense of pride that Richard and Edwina Cameron dedicate this magnificent fence in honor of John Luckhardt the most successful football coach in Washington & Jefferson College history.
His coaching record stands at 137 wins . . . — — Map (db m198106) HM
