This sculpture by artist Bill Secunda was created in 2008 as part of the Trail Town Public Art Program, which installed 14 public art pieces along the Great Allegheny Passage. Made entirely of railroad spikes welded together, this life-size . . . — — Map (db m202989) HM
Led by Gen. Rufus Putnam, the first settlers to establish American government in the Northwest Territory, built boats here to continue their journey from New England and to found Marietta, Ohio. They embarked on their river trip April 2, 1788. — — Map (db m54924) HM
There has been a river crossing here since the days of
the Native Americans. The original trail, called the
Glades Path, was widened about 1772. becoming the
Glades Road or the Great Road, connecting Bedford
to Washington, Pennsylvania, Westward . . . — — Map (db m204263) HM
In honor of those of West Newton and vicinity who served in the World War 1917 - 1918
Andrewjack, John •
Andy, John •
Anto, Frank T. •
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Anto, Lawrence •
Ashton, Wilbur •
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Balko, . . . — — Map (db m245525) WM
Railroad: On the west side of the river the former
Pittsburgh & Lake Erie rail line has been turned into
trail. However, on the east side, trains still barrel
through the heart of the historic downtown along the
veins of the former Baltimore . . . — — Map (db m204262) HM