Historical Markers and War Memorials in Monongahela, Pennsylvania
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On Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 88/136) at 6th Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
Cast by
A Fulton's Son & Co.
Pittsburgh Pa.
A.D. 1871
Baptist. Church
of Monongahela City.
Built through the
exertions. of
Mrs. Mary. V. Bentley. — — Map (db m234602) HM
On Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 837) at 7th Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
Main & Seventh Streets Monongahela, Pa
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Founded 1833
Steeple
Destroyed by lightning
Sept. 17, 1987 . . . — — Map (db m205834) HM
On West Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 837) east of 7th Street, on the left when traveling west.
WORLD WAR II
Honor Roll
Company A, 110th Infantry
World War II
In Memoriam
Joseph H. Appolonia
Neil D. Cain
Eugene W. Cario
Marshall J. Dallo
James C. Ford, Jr.
Harold G. Myers
Kenneth R. Powell
John . . . — — Map (db m206743) WM
On West Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 837) east of 7th Street, on the left when traveling west.
Company A. 110th Infantry
Organized November 28, 1873 as part of the 10th Infantry Regiment, Pennsylvania National Guard, on October 11, 1917, the "Fighting 10th" combined with the 3rd Infantry Regiment to form the 110th Infantry Regiment . . . — — Map (db m206744) WM
On West Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 837) west of 9th Street, on the left when traveling west.
Edward G. Acheson House
Has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national
significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America — — Map (db m205772) HM
On West Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 837) west of 4th Street, on the left when traveling west.
1813 First class meeting held
1814 Organized as part of a Methodist Episcopal Circuit
1833 Re-organized as a "Station"
1940 Assumed present name after the union of the three great branches of Methodism, May 1939 — — Map (db m206005) HM
Near West Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 88) at 7th Street.
The first black woman to be a nationally syndicated cartoonist in the US, and for many years, the only one. Beginning in 1937, her comics were published in African American newspapers, the Pittsburgh Courier and Chicago Defender. Her . . . — — Map (db m98348) HM
On Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 88/136) east of 7th Street, on the left when traveling west.
"The Flower Man of Monongahela"
In recognition of selfless dedication and public
service to beautify the City of Monongahela
A dedicated, humble volunteer who tirelessly worked
from dawn till dusk to meticulously maintain the
city's . . . — — Map (db m234609) HM
On West Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 837) east of 5th Street, on the right when traveling west.
In commemoration
Joseph Parkison
and wife, Margaret
In memory of these settlers we dedicate our lives to the cause of freedom, peace, and friendship everywhere.
First Permanent Settler
First Postmaster
Town Founder
Ferry . . . — — Map (db m205996) HM
On Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 88/136) at 5th Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Oldest settlement in the valley and transportation center since the days of Devore's Ferry, chartered 1775. Laid out in 1796 as Williamsport. A city since 1873. Here thousands of pioneers began the river journey to the West. — — Map (db m39965) HM
On Dry Run Road (Pennsylvania Route 136) at Chess Street, on the left when traveling south on Dry Run Road.
Oldest settlement in the valley and transportation center since the days of Devore's Ferry, chartered 1775. Laid out in 1796 as Williamsport. A city since 1873. Here thousands of pioneers began the river journey to the West. — — Map (db m45003) HM
Near West Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 88/136) east of 7th Street.
Oldest settlement in the valley and transportation center since the days of Devore's Ferry, chartered 1775. Laid out in 1796 as Williamsport. A city since 1873. Here thousands of pioneers began the river journey to the West. — — Map (db m45004) HM
Near Country Club Road west of Pennsylvania Route 88, on the right when traveling south.
The Monongahela Cemetery
was the first cemetery in the nation
to be placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
for its
architecture and landscape design — — Map (db m206052) HM
On Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 88/837) at 1st Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Immigrants from Italy, Central Europe and other regions settled in Monongahela, Pennsylvania. Through hard work, commitment to faith, family and each other, along with an innovative spirit, they built a thriving community of accomplishment in the . . . — — Map (db m45009) HM
On West Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 837) east of 7th Street, on the left when traveling west.
This memorial is erected and dedicated
in honor of the boys of
Company A, 110th Infantry
(10th Pennsylvania)
who answered the call of our country
in the World War, 1917-1918
Captains
Edward W. Hartland
Walter . . . — — Map (db m207045) WM
On Chess Street at 4th Street, on the right when traveling east on Chess Street.
This monument is dedicated to
the memory of the soldiers,
sailors and marines who served
this country during the war with
Spain, The Philippine Insurrection
and the Campaign in China from
April 21st 1898 to July 4th 1902. — — Map (db m163956) WM
Near Mound Street at Indiana Street, on the right when traveling north.
Site of two Indian Burial Mounds built between 2,000 and 3,000 years ago by the Adena people. Late 19th century excavations found skeletons, pottery, copper implements, and other antiquities. — — Map (db m45011) HM
On Chess Street at 4th Street, on the right when traveling east on Chess Street.
In Memoriam U.S.S. Maine Destroyed in Havana Harbor February 15th 1898 This tablet is cast from metal recovered from the U.S.S. Maine — — Map (db m163726) HM WM
On West Main Street at 5th Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
This anchor from the U.S.S. Monongahela is dedicated to the men and women from the Monongahela area who served their country — — Map (db m205920) HM WM
On Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 88/136) east of 7th Street, on the left when traveling west.
To Those Who Served in the Armed Forces of the United States
A nation that honors its veterans is a nation dedicated
to the preservation of a freedom won by the sacrifice
of life itself. These honored dead, who ventured far,
fought . . . — — Map (db m234605) WM
On West Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 837) at 7th Street, on the left when traveling west on West Main Street.
Dedicated to the memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice
Honoring those who served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam
☆ ☆ ☆
Monongahela Veterans Council
Friendship Barracks World War I
Frank Downer . . . — — Map (db m205852) WM
Near Country Club Road west of Pennsylvania Route 88, on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated Nov. 11, 1928
by
Frank Downer Post #302
to
the memory of our departed comrades
This plot donated by Monongahela Cemetery — — Map (db m206038) WM
On West Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 837) east of 7th Street, on the left when traveling west.
French and Indian Wars
Revolutionary War for Independence
Whiskey Rebellion
War of 1812
Civil War
Spanish American War
Mexican Border War 1916
World War I
World War II
Korean Conflict
Dominican Republic . . . — — Map (db m206701) WM
On West Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 837) east of 7th Street, on the left when traveling west.
"We have won this war because our men are brave, and because of many other things, we did not win it because destiny created us better than all other peoples. I hope that in victory we are more grateful than we are proud."
Ernie Pyle 1944 . . . — — Map (db m206826) HM WM
On Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 88/837) at 1st Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
The bluff at Main Street and Park Avenue was the site on August 14, 1794, of a meeting of 226 whiskey rebels. Albert Gallatin's eloquence turned the tide, resulting in peaceful ending of the Whiskey Rebellion and the possibility of civil strife. — — Map (db m45010) HM
On Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 837) at West Alley, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
This memorial erected and dedicated by the people of
Monongahela
in honor of their boys who answered our country's
call in the World War.
In memory of those who gave their lives for this Great cause.
Giovanni Aliberti . . . — — Map (db m206672) WM
On Pennsylvania Route 837, 0.1 miles east of Country Club Road (Pennsylvania Route 88), on the right when traveling east.
The Horseshoe Baptist Church was built first in 1790 on land formerly owned by Abraham Frye. In 1810 a brick church replaced the original log structure, and for seventy years the member worshipped here. In 1880 that church was torn down and members . . . — — Map (db m69760) HM
