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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
Allegheny County(657) ► Beaver County(218) ► Fayette County(272) ► Greene County(89) ► Westmoreland County(161) ► Brooke County, West Virginia(47) ► Hancock County, West Virginia(28) ► Marshall County, West Virginia(48) ► Ohio County, West Virginia(175) ►
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The Old Cemetery is located over the hill east of the present church and cemetery near the location of the first log church which was built in the year 1786. This log church was located on part of the 304 acres of land warranted to Nathan Bane on . . . — — Map (db m203644) HM
Pvt. Philo Paul Co. D 140th Pa. Vol. killed at Spottsylvania 1864
Pvt. John Smith Co. B 85th Pa. Vol. died of fever at Fair Oaks 1862 Pvt. Abe Jams Co. B 85th Pa. Vol. mortally wounded at Fair Oaks 1862 Howard Paul G/M USSS Colombia lost at . . . — — Map (db m202916) WM
The original minutes. "Dec. 1, 1773. The church met on business the first time at Enoch Enoch's."-The first log church was built, 1786. In 1792, a tract of land called big rocks was warrented to Samuel Moore and was patented to Daniel McFarland . . . — — Map (db m202927) HM
Bane, Isaac
Camblin, Joseph
Campbell, John
Carter, James
Carter, William
Chamberlain, Robert
Chamberlin, Arthur
Clark, Ezekiel
Dodd, Daniel
French, Aaron
McFarland, Daniel
McFarland, William
McGiffin, . . . — — Map (db m203323) HM WM
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
GAR 1861 - 1865
Cuba 1898 - 1902
Korea 1950 - 1955
Vietnam 1964 - 1975
Avella War Memorial
Lebanon - Grenada 1982 - 1984
Panama 1989 - 1990
Persian Gulf 1990 -
To honor the men and women of this community who have . . . — — Map (db m222283) WM
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
[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 m202856) WM
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
This plaque dedicated July 1987, by these members of the Bentleyville High School Class of 1937 commemorating the first public school house in Bentleyville.
Historical records show that it was built about 1837 near the white gristmill and . . . — — Map (db m200510) HM
Dedicated to the United States Merchant Marine Veterans of World War II
There were 243,000 volunteer seamen that served their country. More than 6,000 Merchant Marines made the supreme sacrifice during World War II. Over 600 were held as . . . — — Map (db m198559) HM WM
George Washington Chapter Pennsylvania Society
Sons of the American Revolution
In memory of all the Revolutionary War Veterans, many whose final resting place is known only to God. — — Map (db m198640) WM
Dedicated to
U.S. Naval Armed Guard
of World War II
The Armed Guard came into existence on 9/15/41 with 144,970 personnel serving on 5,236 different ships, of which 710 were sunk by the enemy. 1,810 killed in action and unknown injuries. . . . — — Map (db m198562) HM WM
U.S. Navy Seabees were first authorized in March 1942 through the efforts of Admiral Ben Morrell
325,000 Seabees served
267 Seabees killed in action of which 7 were Prisoners of War — — Map (db m198563) HM WM
In honor of those who gave the
ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States of America and
the families they left behind.
The sacrifice will not be forgotten. — — Map (db m198199) WM
This memorial is to honor those
who have served their country in the United Noted States Submarine Service
USS Requin Base
United States Submarine Veterans, Inc.
Chartered September 1, 1994 — — Map (db m198624) WM
(South Face):
Erected A. D. 1930
In commemoration of all persons from Centerville and adjacent communities who rendered service in the military and naval forces of the United States of America
(East Face):
1917 . . . — — Map (db m202555) WM
Bigger, Thomas
Chestnut, Benjamin
Crooks, Henry
Donaldson, James
Donaldson, John
Donaldson, Richard
Forsythe, John
Holmes, Samuel
McDonald, John
Meloney, Samuel
Patterson, Joseph
Patterson, William . . . — — Map (db m209835) HM WM
WW I WW II Persian Gulf All Other Conflicts Vietnam 1961 - 1975 Korea 1950 - 1955
Proudly we pay tribute to the members of our community who answered the call to the colors
That we here highly resolve that the dead shall not . . . — — Map (db m209920) WM
Barton, John
Bavington, John
Blazer, George
Briceland, Thomas
Buchanan, James
Buckingham, James
Carothers, James
Crafford, Elijah
Fulton, Samuel
Jackson, David
Jackson, Joseph
Livingston, Thomas
Macurdy, . . . — — Map (db m209845) HM WM
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
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
Lest we forget the ultimate sacrifice of the fallen
Joseph L. Byrne Jr. July 20, 1966
Edwin H. Curtiss October 14, 1970
Joe Panak, Jr. August 31, 1968
In honor of those individuals of the California Area School District who . . . — — Map (db m202338) WM
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
This plaque commemorates the establishment of California University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, on this day July 1, 1983
President John Pierce Watkins
Council of Trustees
Judy Ansill-Chairman Donna . . . — — Map (db m201229) HM
The Ascent of Humanity, created by Allan Cottrill of Washington, Pennsylvania, was unveiled after commencement on May 4, 1996. The sculpture consists of fifteen human figures in bonded bronze, each one eight to ten feet tall, ascending two adjoining . . . — — Map (db m201230) HM
The Borough of California commemorates the establishment of California University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, on this day July 1, 1983.
Mayor Joseph Dochinez
California Borough Council
Virginia . . . — — Map (db m202589) HM
This cornerstone commemorates the site of Johnson Hall, built in 1949 and razed in 2003. Originally a men's dormitory, it became the California Academic Leadership Hall in 1996, housing both male and female honor students. The building was named . . . — — Map (db m201243) HM
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 the . . . — — Map (db m346) HM
This cornerstone commemorates the site of McCloskey Hall, a men's residence hall built on this site in 1962 and razed in 2003. The building was named for lawyer, banker and U.S. Navy veteran David M. McCloskey, a member of the Council of Trustees . . . — — Map (db m202075) HM
The monument to your left is the new East Pike Run War Memorial. This memorial has been relocated from the corner of Pennsylvania and Wood Street as a Troop 1423 Eagle Scout project by David Rager. The plaque to your right is from a war memorial . . . — — Map (db m201345) HM
(South Face):
Revolutionary War
bravely they fought
and founded a nation
1775 - 1781
☆
The Civil War
fulfilled their purpose
to free the slaves
and preserve the Union
of the States
1861-1865 . . . — — Map (db m202334) WM
In honor of those who served
in the Armed Forces during
the Vietnam War
(1964-1975)
Now to what am I to
compare the people
of this generation — — Map (db m200866) WM
Vulcan is the Roman god of fire and was identified with the Greek god of fire and metal working, Hephaestus. Vulcan was chosen as the official mascot to pay homage to the Monongahela Valley's long history of coal and steel production. This bronze . . . — — Map (db m202096) HM
On this site formerly stood
"Fort" Armstrong
A lodging house for students of Jefferson College
in the northwest room of which on May 1, 1848
six students
Daniel Webster Crofts John Templeton McCarty Naaman Fletcher James . . . — — Map (db m200384) HM
The tavern opened in 1783. The whiskey insurrection began as a protest movement against the 1781 Whiskey Tax. From this site in 1784, a call to the militia was sent out by whiskey rebels as a gesture of defiance toward the Federal Government. Stolen . . . — — Map (db m201459) HM
Originally part of John Canon's Mill property, a large stone building stood here for more than a century. During the Jefferson College years and the Civil War, it was a popular meeting place and site of many banquets. After passing from the . . . — — Map (db m200586) HM
This home was built in 1895 by Canonsburg industrialist John Budke, 1852-1914. Budke became manager and later the owner of Canonsburg's first major industry. Canonsburg Iron and Steel Company, commonly known as the Budke Mill. He was a pioneer in . . . — — Map (db m198177) HM
A water powered grist & saw mill was erected here about 1780 by John Canon, founder of Canonsburg. He was county sub-lieutenant of militia during the Revolution and served in the state assembly. Canon operated the mill until his death at age 58 . . . — — Map (db m200540) HM
A unit of Pennsylvania National Guard was established in Canonsburg in 1926. This armory was erected in 1938 for Co. H. 103rd Medical Regiment and was designed by local architect, George W. Brugger, and patterned after a building in Williamsburg, . . . — — Map (db m199471) HM
Near this marker was the original site
of the
Chartiers United
Presbyterian Church
founded 1775
by Rev. Matthew Henderson
C. 1781 - First log building
C. 1805 - Second limestone building
C. 1835 - Third brick . . . — — Map (db m209725) HM
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 m198100) HM
In 1810, the original Emery's Tavern was built up the hill on N. Central Ave. opposite the college building. In 1820, the new Emery's Tavern was built on the N. E. corner of N. Central and E. Pike when the Washington-Pittsburgh Turnpike was . . . — — Map (db m198183) HM
On April 22, 1848, the fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta was founded in an upper room of the two-story frame student residence that stood on the S.W. corner of E. College and Greenside. Rooming and boarding establishments were called "forts" in the . . . — — Map (db m199529) HM
In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the founding in 1852 of Phi Kappa Psi on this campus, Phi Gamma Delta in convention assembled on August 30, 1952, invited its distinguished colleague of the Jefferson Duo to share perpetually the . . . — — Map (db m200806) HM
This tree stands as a living tribute to Canonsburg native son, Mayor Daniel A. Caruso, for his spirit, enthusiasm and loyal dedication to his neighbors and community. Born of poor immigrant parents on June 20, 1921, he married his local . . . — — Map (db m198121) HM
Jefferson College received its charter on Jan. 15, 1802 and moved to this site, originally John Canon's home, in 1817. It was founded by the Rev. John McMillan, John Canon and others, and was one of the five largest colleges in the nation. In . . . — — Map (db m199498) HM
This log structure was the Frontier Latin School built circa 1780 by the Rev. John McMillan and was located about a mile south of Canonsburg next to the McMillan home. Latin, Greek, Mathematics and other classical subjects were taught here. It . . . — — Map (db m199713) HM
In 1852, the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity was founded by Willliam Henry Letterman (spelling he used) and Charles Page Thomas Moore in the attic of the house that stood here at 246 N. Central Ave. The house was owned by his widowed mother, Ann . . . — — Map (db m199297) HM
This log cabin was built in 1780
by
The Rev. John McMillan D.D.
and was the beginning of
Jefferson College.
It was donated by his descendants the Fulton Brothers
to
The Rev. William F. Brown D.D. who removed it to this . . . — — Map (db m201736) HM
The Montour Railroad Company was organized in 1877 as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Imperial Coal Co. to bring coal from mines near Imperial ten miles to a barge loading dock on the Ohio River.
A connection was made with the Pittsburgh & . . . — — Map (db m198097) HM
After abandonment of the railroad in 1984, the first public meeting to discuss creating a rail-trail in the rural Countryside south of Pittsburgh was held in 1989, attended by a core group of 15 people. Most of that core remain as trail . . . — — Map (db m198460) HM
Erected in 1890 by J. C. Morgan for his dry goods store, the building had an opera house on the second floor from 1891 until August 26, 1911. A spectator yelled "fire" in the crowded theater when a piece of film sparked. There was never a fire . . . — — Map (db m199552) HM
Caughey, Nathaniel
Hay, John
Henderson, Matthew
Johnston, Matthew
Lee, James
Linn, James
May, Alexander
McAlroy, James
McCall, John T
McConnell, Alexander
McNary, Thomas
Pollock, Samuel
Rankin, James
Reed, . . . — — Map (db m209732) HM WM
Rev. John McMillan purchased this lot in 1796 and the original part of the house was constructed. Rev. John Watson, first president of Jefferson College and son-in-law of Rev. McMillan, died in this house in 1802. John Roberts bought the house . . . — — Map (db m199468) HM
This lot is the original site of Jefferson College. In 1791, John Canon donated this lot to the Canonsburg Academy and Library Company, which in 1802 was chartered as Jefferson College. The college quickly outgrew the 2-story stone structure and . . . — — Map (db m199469) HM
Dedicated by a grateful community state and Nation to the memory of these Veterans of America's early conflicts
American Revolution American Civil War The Indian Wars Spanish/American War World War I — — Map (db m209720) WM
Dedicated by
Mothers of Democracy
and People of Canonsburg
to the soldiers
of the three Wars
Civil, Spanish-American
and World War
"Honor to our living heroes
glory to our dead." — — Map (db m199510) WM
The Canonsburg Mothers of Democracy commissioned noted sculptor, Giuseppe Moretti, to create this bronze statue of a World War I soldier. The statue was unveiled in 1924 on Memorial Day. Two thousand people attended the dedication including . . . — — Map (db m200465) HM
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