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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21L5_americas-first-iron-puddling-furnace_Smock-PA.html
In 1817 ironmaster Isaac Meason and Welshman, Thomas Lewis built a puddling furnace and bar rolling mill here using a process from Wales that revolutionized the iron industry. It removed carbon from brittle pig iron creating malleable wrought iron…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZW7_fort-necessity-a-war-memorial_Farmington-PA.html
On this "charming field for an encounter" George Washington built Fort Necessity in May-June 1754 as defense against an approaching French force. The battle fought here July 3 brought on the French and Indian War for control of the conti…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GBZ_connellsville-coke_Connellsville-PA.html
Coal was mined in this region and transformed into coke in beehive ovens. Almost pure carbon, coke burns hotter than coal and was crucial to the success of Pittsburgh's steel making.
One of the largest coking complexes was Adelaide, founded by He…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GBV_connellsville-war-memorial_Connellsville-PA.html
Dedicated to the veterans of all wars. Their devotion, sacrifices and ideals have assured our liberties.
[left plaque]
This memorial presented by the Connellsville Sesqui-Centennial Association 1956. Dedicated November 11, 1958.
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T…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GBO_chestnut-ridge_Connellsville-PA.html
The Youghiogheny River has cut a winding gorge through the Chestnut Ridge, the western-most uplift of the Appalachian Mountains. The tall ridges bordering the river are heavily forested but lack the tree species for which the ridge is names: the A…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GBM_connellsville_Connellsville-PA.html
Cedar Creek Gorge, 21.8 miles north. Off the main trail in Cedar Creek Park, you will find waterfalls and wildflowers, as well as a suspension bridge over the gorge. photo by Betsy Mandarino.Great
Tufta Formation, 20.5 miles north. A living, eve…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GBL_connellsville_Connellsville-PA.html
?You see in the distance Chestnut Ridge, the western edge of the Allegheny Mountains; behind you, you will not encounter mountains again until you reach the Rockies, more than 1,000 miles away. A ford of the Youghiogheny River known as Stewart's C…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GB7_the-remains-of-the-beehive-coke-ovens_Connellsville-PA.html
The remains of the beehive coke ovens, that are visible on both sides of the Youghiogheny River, are some of the first in what became known as the "Connellsville Coke Region", with over 35,000 ovens in operation.
Coke, a hard, porous residue with…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FWG_home-of-colonel-william-crawford_Connellsville-PA.html
Home of Colonel William Crawford 1766 to 1782Pioneer-Patriot-Civil ServantReconstructed in 1976 by Connellsville Area Historical Society and Fayette County Commissioners
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FW9_braddocks-twelfth-camp_Connellsville-PA.html
British Major General Edward Braddock camped here at Stewart's Crossing on the banks of the Youghiogheny River, June 28-30, 1755. His goal was to reach Fort Duquesne (Pittsburgh) and drive the French from the area. He was accompanied by colonial m…