Historical Markers and War Memorials in Washington County, Pennsylvania
Adjacent to Washington County, Pennsylvania
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On Amity Ridge Road (U.S. 19) 0.1 miles south of Hillsboro Road, on the right when traveling south.
Graduate of Princeton College, 1773
Pioneer, preacher and educator
Founder and first pastor of the Upper and Lower Ten Mile Presbyterian Churches, 1779-1793
Established the first classical school west of the Allegheny Mountains in 1782.
A . . . — — Map (db m69905) HM
On Washington Pike (Pennsylvania Route 844) at Sugar Run Road, on the left when traveling west on Washington Pike.
To the north were located the stockaded cabins of John Doddridge. Built about 1773, they served as a refuge for settlers of this region in Revolutionary days. Also boyhood home of Dr. Joseph Doddridge. — — Map (db m20851) HM
On Meadowcroft Road just from Miller Road, on the right when traveling west.
A deeply stratified archaeological site, its deposits span nearly 16,000 years. Discovered in 1973 by Albert Miller and excavated by University of Pittsburgh archaeologists. Meadowcroft revealed North America's earliest known evidence of human . . . — — Map (db m40403) HM
On National Pike (U.S. 40) at the Nemacolin Country Club driveway, on the right when traveling west on National Pike.
(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
A major steamboat building center on the Monongahela, 1852-1879. No fewer than 131 boats were constructed here (74 in the 1850s alone), primarily for the western river trade. The boatyards ceased operations when the railroad (PV and C) acquired the . . . — — Map (db m41783) HM
On Wood Street (Pennsylvania Route 88) at Third Street (Pennsylvania Route 88), on the right when traveling north on Wood Street.
A longtime resident of California and elected official of the United Mine Workers of America. He led efforts to improve working conditions for coal miners. On December 31, 1969—shortly after his defeat as a reform candidate for president of . . . — — Map (db m346) HM
On Morganza Road at West McMurray Road, on the right when traveling north on Morganza Road.
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
On East Pike Street (Pennsylvania Route 980) at Greenside Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East Pike Street.
A military surgeon, Letterman is credited with establishing modern methods of battlefield medical management. During the Civil War, he designed a medical supply wagon prototype, established triage procedures, and instituted an efficient system for . . . — — Map (db m110871) HM
On Washington Road (U.S. 19) at Pennsylvania Route 519, on the right when traveling south on Washington Road.
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
On Washington Road (U.S. 19) at Pennsylvania Route 519, on the right when traveling south on Washington Road.
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
On Fallowfield Street (Pennsylvania Route 88) at 7th Street, on the left when traveling south on Fallowfield Street.
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
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
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
On Museum Road 0.1 miles south of North Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
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
On U.S. 40 at S Bridge Road and Green Valley Road (Pennsylvania Route 221) on U.S. 40.
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
On Main Street (U.S. 40) near Green Street, on the right when traveling west.
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 . . . — — Map (db m9372) HM
On Scenic Drive (Pennsylvania Route 231) at Mount Hope Ridge Road, on the right when traveling east on Scenic Drive.
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 m20816) HM
On U.S. 40 at Lake Road, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 40.
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
On Route 40 (U.S. 40) at McGuffey Drive, on the right when traveling east on Route 40.
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
On Cross Creek Road at Vance Drive, on the right when traveling east on Cross Creek Road.
Founded by Scotch-Irish Presbyterians who began to hold services in 1775 at Vance's Fort, 1 mile north. Original church built here and first pastor called in 1779. The present church building was erected 1864. — — Map (db m45731) HM
On McKean Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 837) at Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling south on McKean Avenue.
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
On 2nd Street Extension at Grant Avenue, on the right when traveling west on 2nd Street Extension.
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
On Meldon Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 837) near 5th Street, on the right when traveling north.
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 that . . . — — Map (db m45007) HM
On Main Street at County Park Road, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
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
On Union Street (Pennsylvania Route 88) 0.2 miles south of Mingo Church Road, on the right when traveling north.
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
On Venetia Road 0.1 miles west of McClelland Road, on the right when traveling west.
"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
On Stone Church Road 0.5 miles west of Snowden Road, on the right when traveling east.
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 acres . . . — — Map (db m78747) HM
Near Stone Church Road 0.6 miles west of Snowden Road.
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
On Mingo Church Road at Pennsylvania Route 88, on the right when traveling west on Mingo Church Road.
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
On Steubenville Pike 0.1 miles west of Pennsylvania Route 18, on the right when traveling west.
The great Presbyterian revivalist is buried here where he served as pastor 46 years. At Cross Roads and Upper Buffalo he led, in November of 1802, the Great Revival meetings attended by many thousands from near and far. — — Map (db m40418) HM
On Washington Pike (Pennsylvania Route 844) at Avella Road (Pennsylvania Route 50), on the right when traveling west on Washington Pike.
[Front of Monument:]
1941 ** Dedicated to the ** 1945
Members of Our
Community Serving
Our Country
in the Armed Forces
[Left Column:]
H Patterson, C Burns, P Westlake, C Gillespie, J Shymchyk, J Shedkiac, G . . . — — Map (db m20854) HM
On Maple Street at Mine Access Road, on the right when traveling north on Maple Street.
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
On South McDonald Street (Pennsylvania Route 980) 0 miles north of Johnston Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
On West Lincoln Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 980) 0.1 miles west of 6th Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
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
On Pennsylvania Route 837 0.1 miles east of Country Club Road (Pennsylvania Route 88), on the right when traveling east.
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
Near West Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 88) at 7th Street.
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
On West Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 88) at 5th Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
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
On Dry Run Road (Pennsylvania Route 136) at Chess Street, on the left when traveling south on Dry Run Road.
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
Near West Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 88/136) 0 miles east of 7th Street.
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
On Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 88/837) at 1st Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
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
Near Mound Street at Indiana Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
On Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 88/837) at 1st Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
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
On National Park East (U.S. 40) at Fava Farm Road, on the left when traveling east on National Park East.
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 m255) HM
On Miller's Run Road (Pennsylvania Route 50) 0.4 miles east of Southview Road, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Southview Road at Baker Road, on the right when traveling north on Southview Road.
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
On South Main Street 0.1 miles south of East Wheeling Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
On U.S. 40 west of Mounts Road and McKee Road, on the left when traveling east.
Here met, in August 1776, under Virginia’s claim to western Pennsylvania, the first court west of the Monongahela River. The site is a mile south and marked by a monument. — — Map (db m818) HM
On South Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 18), on the right when traveling south.
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
On Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 18) at Beau Street (Pennsylvania Route 136), on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
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 from . . . — — Map (db m40414) HM
On Racetrack Road at Entrance to Meadows Racetrack and Casino, on the right when traveling west on Racetrack Road.
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
On West Maiden Street (U.S. 40) near South Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 18), on the right when traveling east.
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
Near South College Street (U.S. 19) near East Beau Street (Pennsylvania Route 136), on the right when traveling south.
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
On West Chestnut Street (U.S. 40) at Brookside Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Chestnut Street. Reported missing.
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
On South Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 18), on the right when traveling south.
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
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
On South Main Street 0 miles north of Elm Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
On East Maiden Street (U.S. 40) west of South College Street (U.S. 19), on the right when traveling west.
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
On U.S. 40 at Coffeys Crossing Road, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 40.
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
On Strawberry Way at South Lincoln Street (U.S. 19) on Strawberry Way.
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
On South College Street (U.S. 19) south of East Beau Street (Pennsylvania Route 136), on the left when traveling south.
Founded May 1, 1848 at Jefferson College by Daniel Webster Crofts
James Elliott
Naaman Fletcher
Ellis Bailey Gregg
John Templeton McCarty
Samuel Beatty Wilson Fortiter Fideliter Feliciter — — Map (db m15976) HM
On South Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 18) 0 miles south of Wheeling Street.
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
On Murtland Avenue (U.S. 19) at North Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Murtland Avenue.
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
On U.S. 40 at Coffeys Crossing Road, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 40.
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
On East Beau Street (Pennsylvania Route 136) at Raymond P Shafer Highway (Interstate 79), on the right when traveling west on East Beau Street.
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
On South College Street (U.S. 19) south of East Beau Street (Pennsylvania Route 136), on the left when traveling south.
Chartered history starts with the founding of Washington Acacemy 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
On East Beau Street (Pennsylvania Route 136) 0.1 miles east of South College Street (U.S. 19), on the right when traveling west.
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
On South Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 18) at Cherry Way, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
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
On U.S. 40 east of Buffalo Church Road, on the right when traveling east.
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
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
On Main Street west of Penn Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.
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
On West Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 844), on the right when traveling east.
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
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