Historical Markers and War Memorials in Washington, Pennsylvania
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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
The Kennedy Log House, administered by the Washington County Historical Society, is just one example of an 18th
century log home. Built in 1848 by Peter Kennedy, the house was originally located at the corner of West Beau and
Franklin Streets in . . . — — Map (db m163712) HM
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
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 . . . — — Map (db m40414) HM
First African American quarterback in the Rose Bowl, 1922. At Washington & Jefferson College. He challenged racial discrimination in football by refusing an opposing team's demand to bench him. West was a pentathlete on the 1924 Olympic team. He was . . . — — Map (db m190870) HM
This monument is erected by the people of Washington County in honor of her devoted sons, who died for their country in the Great Rebellion. — — Map (db m199309) WM
Clarence Dewey Dieter, PhD
Class of 1924
1898 - 1975
Beloved Teacher
whose profound influence
inspired hundreds of young men
to enter the medical profession
Professor of Biology
Washington and Jefferson College
1924 - 1966 . . . — — Map (db m196053) HM
It is with a deep sense of pride that Richard and Edwina Cameron dedicate this magnificent fence in honor of John Luckhardt the most successful football coach in Washington & Jefferson College history.
His coaching record stands at 137 wins . . . — — Map (db m198106) HM
Training and Movement to Battle
Thornycroft, Washington, Pa.-July 15,-Sept. 7. 1917
Camp Hancock, Augusta, Georgia-Sept. 9, 1917-Apr. 24, 1918
Embarked for overseas, on H.M.S. Corsican, at Hoboken, N.J., May 2, 1918
Debarked at . . . — — Map (db m199432) HM WM
Civil War
Joseph McCauslin Reuben Smalley Thomas Anderson
Absalom Baird Henry Harrison Bingham Hugh Patterson Boon
Henry C. Slusher Uriah H. Brown William J. Carson
James S. Cunningham
Indian Campaign
James W. . . . — — Map (db m192566) WM
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
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
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
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
The purchase and renovation
of this building were made
possible by the bequest of
Harry Hamilton Davis and his
wife, Tillie Wilkinson Davis — — Map (db m196034) 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
Named in honor of
The Rev. Dr. John McMillan
Pastor, Educator, Visionary
Pioneer and
One of the founders
of the College
[Dedicated] September 15, 1993
This property has been
placed on the
National Register . . . — — Map (db m196029) HM
Though they held different viewpoints, George Washington and Thomas Jefferson collaborated to build a nation. Washington invites visitors to enter the College, while Jefferson gazes into the future where the seeds of knowledge, nurtured through . . . — — Map (db m196059) HM
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
1944
Lone Pine
Community Honor Roll
World War II Veterans Veterans
(Names Not Listed)
☆ ☆ ☆
Honoring our hero dead World War II
Albert M. Bigler Glen Cole James Irey Earl W. Locy Delbert . . . — — Map (db m203476) WM
In honor and memory
of those who served their country
Ivan Amos Walter Barrett Charles Baumgardner James Bissett
Harry Brice Robert Carroll Wilson Carroll Samuel Carson
Edward Clark Louis Davidson Clarence Edgar Leroy . . . — — Map (db m192572) WM
To the memory of
Patton Lyon Logan
of the Class of 1894
Captain 64th Infantry 7th Division
American Expeditionary Forces
Cited for extraordinary heroism in action
near Mon Plaisir Ferme . . . — — Map (db m196026) WM
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
This plaza and walkway is dedicated
to the memory of
Rev. Thomas Cochran Campbell,
Jefferson College Class of 1856,
motive force and first ritualist of
Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity
Dedicated by the Executive Council of
Phi Kappa . . . — — Map (db m196023) HM
Acheson, Thomas
Baird, Absolom
Baldwin, Jedithia
Blakeney, Gabriel
Hoge, John
McClure, Robert
McKennan, William
Morgan, George
Morrison, James
Schaffer, Jacob
Scott, Thomas
Stockton, Robert Sr
Walker, John Hoge . . . — — Map (db m200640) HM WM
Adams, Benjamin
Allen, David
Armstrong, John
Arnold, Henry
Aster, George
Barr, Robert
Carr, Daniel
Cavenaugh, Patrick
Clark, Samuel
Cummings, William
Denny, Walter
Dewey, Walter
Doak, William
Finley, . . . — — Map (db m203324) HM WM
Cleland, James about 1753-1830
Malone, John about 1761-1841
Wilson, John about 1754-1830
Wolfe, Jacob 1738-1835
Wolfe, William Sr 1757-1839 — — Map (db m204141) HM WM
Adams, David
Adams, John
Anderson, James
Anderson, John
Caldwell, Samuel
Chambers, Joseph
Cowan, William
Dinsmore, James
Donaghy, Joseph
Flack, John
Forbes Sr, Hugh
Gilcrest, John
Martin, Isaac
McClane, . . . — — Map (db m210640) HM WM
On this spot was held in 1776, the County Court for the District of West Augusta, Virginia, the first court held by any English-speaking people West of the Monongahela River. — — Map (db m203228) HM
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
A gift from the Class of 1950 and others in honor of Rev. Daniel "Deacon Dan" L. Towler '50. The Members members of the Class of 1950 presented their gifts on the occasion of their 50th reunion in the year 2000.
Dan Towler, a native of . . . — — Map (db m198104) HM
This Veterans' Walkway is founded in the deep belief that all who have honorably served our nation deserve a lasting tribute from their neighbors and fellow countrymen.
Thousands of our area's selfless men and women departed from and . . . — — Map (db m192571) WM
Erected in memory of the
brave young men of this college
who have from its beginning
fought and died to preserve this nation
1776 1812 1845 1861 1898
1917 1941 1952 1965
The Soldiers and Sailors . . . — — Map (db m196066) HM
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 m199249) HM
This granite is dedicated in memory of our
brothers and sisters of Washington and Greene Counties,
who paid the ultimate price for employment, many of which,
due solely to corporate greed and employer indifference to safety.
"Pray for . . . — — Map (db m196004) HM
Chartered history starts with the founding of Washington Academy 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
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
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
VIETNAM
1959 1975
Remember us - we were just kids - the most of us - not militant, not warriors, and certainly not men but trying just as hard as any can imagine to be so; just ordinary guys like you;
and had we made it home . . . — — Map (db m199325) WM
This flag dedicated to Veterans of Washington County who courageously served their country.
God bless America
Tanger Outlet Center
Washington, Pennsylvania
August 29, 2008 — — Map (db m225090) WM
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
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
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
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
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
Here met, in August 1776, under Virginias claim to western Pennsylvania, the first court west of the Monongahela River. The site is .2 mile south and marked by a monument. — — Map (db m195504) HM
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
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
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
