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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IKP_west-park_Waynesburg-PA.html
When the borough was formed in 1796, this land was declared the commons, to provide pasture for the lot-holders. Converted to a park in 1883 by petition to the court.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12LI_waynesburg-college_Waynesburg-PA.html
Founded in 1849 by the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Chartered by the State in 1850. One of the first two colleges in Pennsylvania to grant degrees to women, in 1857.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMW9I_rev-john-corbley_Waynesburg-PA.html
A noted Baptist minister serving area congregations, Corbley was among some 150 men arrested by federal troops on the "Dreadful Night" of November 13, 1794. A vocal opponent of the excise tax on whiskey, he was the area's best known participant in…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMALZ_greene-county-coal-miners-memorial_Waynesburg-PA.html
John L. Lewis, President United Mine Workers of America 1920 to 1960
Greene County, Pennsylvaniaproudly dedicates this monumentto all coal miners
On December 6, 1962, 460 feet directly beneath this site, 37 miners lost their lives in the U.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMALQ_greene-county-world-war-i-memorial_Waynesburg-PA.html
Honor Roll of the men of Greene County who gave their lives in the World War.
Areford, John G. · Bissett, Joseph · Buchanan, Bert · Carey, Harold T. · Closser, Hallie, J. · Courtwright, John · Crayne, T…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAL0_waynesburg-college_Waynesburg-PA.html
Founded in 1849 by the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Chartered by the State in 1850. One of the first two colleges in Pennsylvania to grant degrees to women, in 1857.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAKX_greene-county_Waynesburg-PA.html
Formed February 9, 1796 from Washington County. Named for Gen. Nathanael Greene. Waynesburg, the county seat named for Gen. Anthony Wayne, was incorporated in 1816. Site of Waynesburg College, founded 1849. Near Ten Mile is birthplace of Gov. Edwa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAKV_greene-county-civil-war-memorial_Waynesburg-PA.html
Erected by the County of Greene in grateful memory of her Soldiers and Sailors of the War for the Union. 1861 - 1865
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAKU_company-k-110th-u-s-infantry-10th-pa-world-war-memorial_Waynesburg-PA.html
In memory of the men ofCo. K, 110th U.S. Infantry (10th PA.)who made the supreme sacrificein the World War
William G. Meighen · Norman N. Zahniser · Alfred R. McCarty · Charles E. Murphy · Walter B. Riggle · F…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAHW_greene-county-veterans-memorial_Waynesburg-PA.html
Dedicated to Greene County veterans who honorable served their country.