Historical Markers and War Memorials in Brownsville, Pennsylvania
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On Market Street (technically Union Street here) (U.S. 40) at 6th Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Market Street (technically Union Street here).
John A. Brashear, astronomer, educator, was born here 1840. His grandfather kept the Brashear House, a leading tavern. In 1825 Lafayette spoke from its doorway to the people of Brownsville. — — Map (db m746) HM
On Broadway Street south of National Pike (U.S. 40), on the right when traveling east.
Once called Redstone Old Fort, its history includes the Ohio Company storehouse, 1854, and Fort Burd, 1759. It was on the route of Nemacolin's Trail, of Burd's Road, and of the National Road. — — Map (db m201487) HM
On Market Street east of Bank Street, on the right when traveling east.
ASM International has designated Brownsville - Route 40 Bridge an historical landmark. This bridge, designed by and built under the supervision of Capt. Richard Delafield in 1839 to improve the "National Road", is the first cast iron bridge to be . . . — — Map (db m252) HM
On Market Street north of Bank Street, on the right when traveling east.
(First Panel):
WORLD WAR I
Killed In Action/Missing In Action
Axton, Andrew Kramer •
Ayoub, Tony •
Christy, Angelo •
Conyua, John •
DeLeonibus, Giuseppe •
Ferri, Armino •
Fiorentino, Fortunato •
Fisher, Albert . . . — — Map (db m201079) WM
On Church Street west of 4th Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
First Episcopal Service (Fort Burd) 1759
Parish organized and
grounds purchased, 1796
First church erected
on this ground, 1823
Present church building
completed, 1858
This plaque erected
in commemoration of the . . . — — Map (db m200772) HM
On Market Street east of Bank Street, on the right when traveling east.
An integral part of the National Road, this was the first metal arch bridge in the United States, built 1836-39. Replacing several earlier bridges on this site, including an 1809 Finley suspension bridge, this 80-foot span was built of cast iron by . . . — — Map (db m251) HM
On Market Street at Brown Street, on the right when traveling east on Market Street.
On May 26, 1825, General Lafayette, traveling on the National Pike from Washington to Uniontown, was honored in Brownsville where he dined. — — Map (db m201052) HM
On Front Street at 4th Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Front Street.
Born May 6, 1853 in a house still standing on Front Street. Attorney-General in 1901, leading the anti-trust fight. A U.S. Senator, 1904–09. Secretary of State under Taft. Re-elected Senator in 1917. Died in 1921. — — Map (db m747) HM
On Market Street east of Brown Street, on the right when traveling east.
This tablet is erected by the Great Meadows Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, to mark the site of the Redstone Old Fort, accredited to the Mound Builders. It is also the site of Fort Burd, built by the British in 1759, under Colonel . . . — — Map (db m247) HM
On High Street at Bank Street, on the right when traveling west on High Street.
Steamboat Enterprise Fourth steamboat built in Western Pennsylvania, Bridgeport, 1814. Engine design by Daniel French. Captain Henry M. Shreve, commanding. Steamed to New Orleans, Fall, 1814 and returned June 1815. First steamboat to ascend the . . . — — Map (db m41775) HM
On Republic Road (Pennsylvania Route 166) at Stone Church Road, on the right when traveling north on Republic Road.
This monument is a tribute to honor
all past, present, and future military
men and women who make great sacrifices to protect our country.
Merrittstown — — Map (db m200651) WM
On Brownsville Avenue south of Market Street, on the right when traveling south.
In Memory of Veterans of all wars
Because of them our lives are free
Because of them our nation lives
Because of them the world is blessed
To those who gave the supreme sacrifice
May their souls rest in peace
W.W. • I W.W. . . . — — Map (db m201053) WM
On Old National Pike, 0.2 miles east of Dague Road, on the left when traveling east.
(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
