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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania

 
Clickable Map of Fayette County, Pennsylvania and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Fayette County, PA (289) Greene County, PA (92) Somerset County, PA (158) Washington County, PA (377) Westmoreland County, PA (171) Garrett County, MD (161) Monongalia County, WV (226) Preston County, WV (120)  FayetteCounty(289) Fayette County (289)  GreeneCounty(92) Greene County (92)  SomersetCounty(158) Somerset County (158)  WashingtonCounty(377) Washington County (377)  WestmorelandCounty(171) Westmoreland County (171)  GarrettCountyMaryland(161) Garrett County (161)  MonongaliaCountyWest Virginia(226) Monongalia County (226)  PrestonCounty(120) Preston County (120)
Uniontown is the county seat for Fayette County
Ohiopyle is in Fayette County
      Fayette County (289)  
ADJACENT TO FAYETTE COUNTY
      Greene County (92)  
      Somerset County (158)  
      Washington County (377)  
      Westmoreland County (171)  
      Garrett County, Maryland (161)  
      Monongalia County, West Virginia (226)  
      Preston County, West Virginia (120)  
 
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1 Pennsylvania, Fayette County, Ohiopyle — A "Most Enchanting" Resort
For some, Ferncliff Peninsula was a magical place, a summer destination that they dreamed about all year long. Walkways, painted fences, flowerbeds and an ornate gazebo greeted travelers as they climbed down from a passenger train pulled . . . Map (db m198285) HM
2 Pennsylvania, Fayette County, Ohiopyle — Coal Mining
Coal from southwest Pennsylvania, including the Youghiogheny River Valley, helped to fuel America's industrial revolution. It filled the railroad cars that once rumbled along tracks laid on this path. The husbands and sons of many local families . . . Map (db m198282) HM
3 Pennsylvania, Fayette County, Ohiopyle — OhiopyleHarnessing the Power of Water
■ Once called Falls City, this town's economy has always been driven by the power of water. The name Ohiopyle is derived from the Native American word ohiopehhla, which means white, frothy water. Once considered for the route of the . . . Map (db m198363) HM
4 Pennsylvania, Fayette County, Ohiopyle — Ohiopyle
Conditions seemed right. The combination of tumbling water and plentiful forests led to the creation of Falls City in 1868. Water power ran the saw and grist mills as well as factories that tanned hides, made spokes for wagons, pulp for paper, . . . Map (db m198441) HM
5 Pennsylvania, Fayette County, Ohiopyle — OhiopyleTrail Map and Points of Interest
Connellsville 17 miles west Connellsville's coal-converting coke ovens made fuel for the region's iconic steel millls, and the town thrived. Favorite local restaurants, historic landmarks, and B&Bs make Connellsville a great place . . . Map (db m198519) HM
6 Pennsylvania, Fayette County, Ohiopyle — Railroading
Railroads changed life along the Youghiogheny River. The rail lines that hugged this shoreline made it possible to ship natural materials like coal, timber and wood products to market. For some, that meant new jobs and higher income. Manufactured . . . Map (db m198435) HM
7 Pennsylvania, Fayette County, Ohiopyle — Veterans Memorial
In memory of the brave men and women of this community who served in the wars of their countryMap (db m198267) WM
 
 
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May. 2, 2024