Washington
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member The Finding Irish 4
N 40° 10.778 W 080° 13.508
17T E 565969 N 4447982
Washington Historic Marker
Waymark Code: WM46WZ
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 07/16/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Gosffo
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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.
Marker Name: Washington

County: Washington

Date Dedicated: 05/28/1947

Marker Type: Roadside

Location: Pa. 136, E. Beau St. @ Clare Dr., near Junction of I70 and I79

Category: Buildings, Cities & Towns, Early Settlement, George Washington, Native American, Transportation

Website: Not listed
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