On South 6th Street Extension (Pennsylvania Route 954) 0.1 miles north of Lucerne Road, on the right when traveling south.
A staunch abolitionist, Hazlett became a lieutenant in John Brown’s provisional army and participated in the raid on Harper’s Ferry Arsenal in 1859. He was captured, tried, convicted, and hanged for his involvement following the failed Harper’s . . . — — Map (db m40562) HM
On Philadelphia Street (Pennsylvania Route 954) 0.1 miles west of North 8th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Formed March 30, 1803 from Westmoreland and Lycoming counties, and once densely forested. Its name memorializes the first inhabitants. County seat, Indiana, was laid out 1805 on land given by George Clymer, signer of the Declaration of . . . — — Map (db m40564) HM
On Philadelphia Street (Pennsylvania Route 954) at North 9th Street, on the right when traveling west on Philadelphia Street.
Legendary American actor, born and raised in this town. During his long career from 1932-1991, Jimmy Stewart achieved fame on stage, screen, and TV. He won an Academy Award for his role in "The Philadelphia Story." Other films included "Mr. Smith . . . — — Map (db m40565) HM
Near Philadelphia Street (Pennsylvania Route 286/954) at North 8th Street.
Jim Nance was an accomplished athlete from Indiana county. He excelled in football and wrestling at Indiana High School and Syracuse University. He was the first African American two-time heavyweight wrestling champion in high school and the NCAA. . . . — — Map (db m154843) HM
On Wayne Avenue at Washington Street, on the right when traveling south on Wayne Avenue.
This site, one of the oldest and most historic in Indiana County, was initially surveyed in 1774 as part of the larger tract known as “Colforgie”. Conrad Rice, an early owner and inhabitant of the tract, deeded the park’s two acres to . . . — — Map (db m78062) HM
On Philadelphia Street at Heritage Run Road, on the right when traveling east on Philadelphia Street.
About 1781, Fergus Morehead, pioneer settler, built a fort near the buildings about 200 yards south, to protect his family and neighbors from hostile Indians. It was the first permanent settlement in this vicinity. — — Map (db m40567) HM
On Airport Road (Pennsylvania Route 1006) 0.2 miles east of Pennsylvania Route 286, on the left when traveling east.
In 1936 seventy-five percent of Pennsylvania farms had no electric service. During the next five years, with Federal support, 14 consumer-owned cooperatives were formed in this State. Southwest Central Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation, serving . . . — — Map (db m40568) HM
The Catawba and Kittanning early Native
American paths intersected near this
location. The Catawba served as a major
north south trail while the Kittanning
ran east and west. Both offered Native
Americans and early Europeans a path-
way to a . . . — — Map (db m89218) HM
Near Philadelphia Street (Pennsylvania Route 286) at North Sixth Street.
On June 26, 1845, this 12 year-old fugitive slave was captured by slave hunters. Armed residents surrounded the hotel where he was held and demanded his release, defying federal law. Judge Thomas White freed him in the old courthouse on this site. — — Map (db m40559) HM
On Philadelphia Street west of North Taylor Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Founded in 2017, the Northern Appalachian Folk Festival Inc.’s "Walk of Fame” recognizes significant accomplishments made by residents from the northern Appalachian region in the fields of human rights, education, the environment, the arts, and . . . — — Map (db m202042) HM
American labor pioneer. Born in Indiana County, 1828. Founder, National Union of Iron Molders, 1859. President, National Labor Union, 1868-1869. Sylvis strove for unity among working men and women regardless of race or nationality. He died, "labor's . . . — — Map (db m40561) HM
