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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR1M_washington-county_Washington-PA.html
Formed March 28, 1781 out of Westmoreland County and named for General George Washington. A scene of activity in the Whiskey Rebellion, 1791-1794. The county seat, Washington, was made a borough in 1810; then a city in 1924. On the National Road, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR1F_lemoyne-crematory_Washington-PA.html
This crematory, the first in the United States, was built in 1876 by Dr. Francis LeMoyne. From 1876 to 1900, there were 42 cremations. Dr. LeMoyne lies buried here.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR1E_globe-inn_Washington-PA.html
Stood on this site. It was opened in 1798 by David Morris. Among the noted guests during the National Road era were five presidents of the United States. Lafayette was entertained here on May 25, 1825.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR1D_bradford-house_Washington-PA.html
Built in 1788 by David Bradford, leader of the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794. Occupied by him until he fled to Spanish West Florida after the collapse of the Rebellion.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAET_the-fraternity-of-phi-gamma-delta_Washington-PA.html
Founded May 1, 1848 at Jefferson College by Daniel Webster CroftsJames ElliottNaaman FletcherEllis Bailey GreggJohn Templeton McCartySamuel Beatty Wilson Fortiter Fideliter Feliciter
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.
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