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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17TD_jesse-william-lazear_Washington-PA.html
In Memory of Jesse William Lazear 1868-1900, Washington and Jefferson College 1888. Physician and Scientist, he researched the cause of Yellow Fever with the U.S. Army Medical Commission, led by Walter Reed, in Cuba. Volunteering as an experimenta…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17QN_citation_Venetia-PA.html
"For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond the call of duty against the enemy in connection with a bombing mission over enemy occupied Europe on 20 February 1944. The aircraft on which Sergeant Mathies was serving …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17QM_cincinnati-mine-disaster_Finleyville-PA.html
Near this site was located the mule entrance to the Cincinnati coal mine. On April 23, 1913, at 12:15 P.M., One of the worst mine explosions in U.S. history occurred in this mine. This disaster resulted in the deaths of 96 miners and 1 rescue team…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17PH_rebecca-harding-davis_Washington-PA.html
Journalist, editor, and literary pioneer, Davis was influential in the Realist movement. She wrote hundreds of works related to social issues, including the renowned Life in the Iron Mills. Born in the nearby Bradford House, she attended Washingto…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16RR_site-of-burgett-home-and-fort_Burgettstown-PA.html
Site of Burgett Home and Fortcirca 1780
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13SD_washington-and-jefferson-college_Washington-PA.html
Chartered history begins with the founding of Washington Academy in 1787. Section of the Administration Building erected, 1793. Washington College (1806) and Jefferson College (1802) united in March, 1865.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13QD_mcdonald-oil-field_McDonald-PA.html
Oil was first struck here in 1890, and in 1891 and 1892 the field yielded the highest levels of oil in the world. Second only in Pa. history to the Bradford Oil Field in both size and production, it was instrumental in achieving the state's highes…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12L5_the-abraham-tegarden-family_Clarksville-PA.html
Abraham (1718-1781) and Mary Parker Tegarden from Frederick County, Virginia 1753, made an 'improvement' opposite mouth of Tenmile Creek, Fayette County; Abraham, sutler for Colonel Bouquet 1759, fought in French and Indian War, Captain Virginia M…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12F0_washington_Washington-PA.html
Laid out in 1781 by John and William Hoge. Site of Indian Catfish Camp. Boro charter, 1810; city, 1923. National road center and rich in historic buildings and associations. Named for George Washington.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMURI_jay-livingston_McDonald-PA.html
Prolific composer and writer of popular songs for motion pictures and television from the 1940s to the 1990s. Born and raised in McDonald. Along with partner Ray Evans, Livingston earned Academy Awards for the songs "Buttons and Bows," "Mona Lisa,…