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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM54V_gantz-oil-well_Washington-PA.html
Site of first oil well in Washington County. Oil was struck in Dec., 1884. First oil was shipped in 1885; last oil was pumped about 1916. This well led to the development of the Washington oil field.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM54K_augusta-town_Washington-PA.html
Here met, in August 1776, under Virginia's claim to western Pennsylvania, the first court west of the Monongahela River. The site is a mile south and marked by a monument.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM54D_wolffs-fort_Washington-PA.html
A stockaded house built here about 1780 by Jacob Wolfe afforded a refuge for the settlers of this region. It was one of the most important forts in the area.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM543_national-road_Washington-PA.html
Our first national road; fathered by Albert Gallatin. Begun in 1811 at Cumberland, Md.; completed to Wheeling in 1818. Toll road under State control, 1835-1905. Rebuilt, it is present U.S. Route 40.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM53T_washington_Washington-PA.html
Laid out in 1781 by John and William Hoge. Site of Indian Catfish Camp. Boro charter, 1810; city, 1823. National Road center and rich in historic buildings and associations. Named for George Washington.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM51C_s-bridge_Claysville-PA.html
This stone bridge was part of the National, or Cumberland Road. Originated in 1805, it was completed to Wheeling in 1818. Over it passed countless wagons and stages uniting the East and the growing West.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4NR_william-holmes-mcguffey_Claysville-PA.html
Educator and author of the famed McGuffey Eclectic Readers for grade schools, was born five miles SW of here, Sept. 23, 1800. First published in 1836, the Readers sold 122 million copies during the next 85 years and were used in some 35 states. Th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2S4_centerville_Fredericktown-PA.html
Beallsville - 4
CentervilleCentral stopping point between Washington and Uniontown for stagecoaches.
Founded 1821
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2RX_madonna-of-the-trail_Knoxville-PA.html
(South Face) N.S.D.A.R. Memorial to the Pioneer Mothers of the Covered Wagon Days.
(East Face) On this historic spot, the hunting ground of the friendly Indian Nemacolin, this monument is erected and dedicated to the memory of our pioneer moth…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P6_joseph-a-jock-yablonski_California-PA.html
A longtime resident of California and elected official of the United Mine Workers of America. He led efforts to improve working conditions for coal miners. On December 31, 1969—shortly after his defeat as a reform candidate for president of …