Historical Markers and War Memorials in Connellsville, Pennsylvania
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On North 8th Street (U.S. 119) at North 7th Street, on the right when traveling north on North 8th Street.
Nearby was the house of this collector of excise tax on whiskey. In the summer of 1794, after the Whiskey Rebellion had turned violent, his house was burned down by an angry crowd. Wells had spurned previous warnings by excise tax protectors. — — Map (db m41774) HM
On U.S. 119, 0.1 miles south of Clair Street, on the right when traveling north.
General Braddock's twelfth camp, June 28, 1755, on the march to Fort Duquesne, was north of here, near the Youghiogheny River. On June 30, the army forded the River at Stewart's Crossing to a point about one-half mile northwest of present-day . . . — — Map (db m31905) HM
British Major General Edward Braddock camped here at Stewart's Crossing on the banks of the Youghiogheny River, June 28-30, 1755. His goal was to reach Fort Duquesne (Pittsburgh) and drive the French from the area. He was accompanied by colonial . . . — — Map (db m76134) HM
On East South Street just west of South Carnegie Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
This Property Has Been Placed On The National Register of Historic Places By the United States Department of the Interior Placed by the Connellsville Area Historical Society — — Map (db m195499) HM
The Youghiogheny River has cut a winding gorge through the Chestnut Ridge, the western-most uplift of the Appalachian Mountains. The tall ridges bordering the river are heavily forested but lack the tree species for which the ridge is names: the . . . — — Map (db m76712) HM
On Memorial Boulevard (U.S. 119) at North 7th Street, on the right when traveling south on Memorial Boulevard.
Hero of Indian wars, made his home about a half mile from Connellsville after 1766, and was Washington's land agent. During the Revolution, he led a campaign against Ohio Indians; he was captured and killed near Upper Sandusky in 1782. — — Map (db m41776) HM
In memory of Colonel William Crawford, born in Berkeley County, Virginia, in 1732. Friend of Washington --pioneer -- patriot. This monument is situated 1260 yards S. 69 E. 16' of the spot where he built his log cabin in 1765 on the west bank of the . . . — — Map (db m41778) HM
•You see in the distance Chestnut Ridge, the western edge of the Allegheny Mountains; behind you, you will not encounter mountains again until you reach the Rockies, more than 1,000 miles away. A ford of the Youghiogheny River known as Stewart's . . . — — Map (db m76709) HM
Cedar Creek Gorge, 21.8 miles north. Off the main trail in Cedar Creek Park, you will find waterfalls and wildflowers, as well as a suspension bridge over the gorge. photo by Betsy Mandarino.Great
Tufa Formation, 20.5 miles north. A living, . . . — — Map (db m76710) HM
On North 6th Street at Torrance Avenue when traveling north on North 6th Street.
Cedar Creek Gorge, 21.8 miles north
Off the main trail in Cedar Creek Park, you will find waterfalls and wildflowers, as well as a suspension bridge over the gorge.
Photo by Betsy Mandarino
Tufa Formation, 20.5 miles . . . — — Map (db m231993) HM
On North 6th Street at Torrance Avenue when traveling north on North 6th Street.
Canteen and Railroad Display: Among downtown's attractions is a nostalgic coffee shop adorned with WWII memorabilia that also houses a 1,250 square-foot model train display.
Photograph by GO Laurel Highlands . . . — — Map (db m232024) HM
On North 6th Street at Torrance Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North 6th Street.
■From this point to the city limits of Pittsburgh, the trail is owned and managed by a partnership of the Regional Trail Corporation and several member trail councils. This non-profit organization was chartered in 1991 to purchase the . . . — — Map (db m232063) HM
On Memorial Boulevard (U.S. 119) at Pittsburgh Street, on the left when traveling south on Memorial Boulevard.
Dedicated to the Veterans of all wars. Their devotion, sacrifices and ideals have assured our liberties.
[left plaque]:
This memorial presented by the Connellsville Sesqui-Centennial Association 1956. Dedicated November 11, 1958. . . . — — Map (db m76719) WM
On South Pittsburgh Street just north of East Morton Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
The stately homes in the 500 block of South Pittsburgh Street reflect the wealth in Connellsville in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Doctor Echard House, built in 1888, and the Southside Hospital, built in 1909, reflect an unusual . . . — — Map (db m216997) HM
On North Arch Street at East Orchard Alley, on the left when traveling north on North Arch Street.
Founding of Connellsville and City Hall Zachariah Connell secured a charter for a town on March 21, 1793. He saw this as a natural stopping place for immigrants and travelers to build rafts and float down the river. He named . . . — — Map (db m217090) HM
On South Pittsburgh Street just north of Baldwin Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Carnegie Library Carnegie Free Library, a magnificent building, was built in 1903 with funding donated by Andrew Carnegie. It is of Ohio buff stone and is in the Italian Renaissance style. There is an auditorium on the second . . . — — Map (db m217192) HM
On West Crawford Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 711) just west of Pittsburgh Street, on the right when traveling west.
Brimstone Corner In 1845, Thomas Ewing conducted a general store on the corner where present day Crawford Avenue and Pittsburgh Street intersect in downtown Connellsville. The political discussion in the general store was so . . . — — Map (db m217193) HM
On North 7th Street at Torrance Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North 7th Street.
Our beautiful Youghiogheny River, "Meandering and Contrary River" from Delaware (Algonquin) language, attracted the first people into our region. Native Americans followed such animals as buffalo and deer into this most inviting of hunting . . . — — Map (db m231973) HM
On North 7th Street north of West Crawford Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 711), on the left when traveling north.
Former P & LE Train Station
The Former Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Train Station is one of two remaining train stations of the six that were originally located in Connellsville. This is the only original passenger station still standing. This . . . — — Map (db m232417) HM
On South Pittsburgh Street at East Fairview Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South Pittsburgh Street.
Motion picture pioneer, born in Connellsville. Developed concepts of film editing, screenplay, and other cinematic techniques. In early 20th century, he was America's leading director; his most famous film was "The Great Train Robbery," 1903. — — Map (db m41784) HM
On University Drive (U.S. 119) 0.1 miles south of Cellurale Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Christopher Gist, the Ohio Company surveyor who went to Fort LeBoeuf with Washington, settled here in 1753. In 1754, Washington halted his campaign here and retreated to Fort Necessity. Pursuing French destroyed the plantation. — — Map (db m59677) HM
On Snyder Street (Pennsylvania Route 711) at Robbins Street, on the left when traveling east on Snyder Street.
Project Pride
Restoration of retaining wall of
Hill Grove Cemetery
1961 to 1964
Material and equipment furnished by donations
of civic minded people of Connellsville Area
Labor furnished by Connellsville
Carpenters Union Local . . . — — Map (db m232166) HM
On University Drive (U.S. 119) 0.2 miles south of Cellulare Drive, on the right when traveling north.
The Georgian manor on the hill was built 1802 by Isaac Meason. Veteran of the Revolution, Meason was a pioneer ironmaster. In 1817 at Plumsock he built one of the first rolling mills. — — Map (db m59679) HM
On North 7th Street at Torrance Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North 7th Street.
Major General Edward Braddock and his army on the way to capture Fort Duquesne, at the forks of the Ohio River, crossed the Youghiogheny River at Stewart's Crossing (now Connellsville.) The army camped in this area from June 28-30, 1755. During . . . — — Map (db m231974) HM
On South Pittsburgh Street at East Green Street, on the left when traveling south on South Pittsburgh Street.
To honor the five brothers who served their country during WW II
T/Sgt Frederick J •
M/Sgt Charles J •
Capt Edgar K •
M/Sgt Isaac H •
S/Sgt John W — — Map (db m232449) WM
On North Arch Street just north of East Orchard Alley, on the right when traveling north.
This Property Has Been Placed On The National Register of Historic Places By the United States Department of the Interior Placed by: C. J. Franklin Ellis Postmaster 1951 to 1972 — — Map (db m195496) HM
On Water Street at West Peach Street on Water Street.
From 1944 until 1946, about 800 women of all ages met 600,000 troops who passed through the B&O Railroad station. From offices here, volunteers furnished food and drink 24 hours a day and chauffeured personnel to their homes. — — Map (db m41800) HM
