Greene County Historical Marker at Waynesburg Courthouse
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Green County Historical Marker at Waynesburg Courthouse
Waymark Code: WM46C2
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 07/14/2008
Views: 29
Formed February 9, 1796 from Washington County. Named for Gen. Nathanael Greene. Waynesburg, the county seat named for Gen. Anthony Wayne, was incorporated in 1816. Site of Waynesburg College, founded 1849. Near Ten Mile is birthplace of Gov. Edward Martin.
Marker Name: Greene County
County: Greene
Date Dedicated: 05/03/1982
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: County Courthouse, High St., Waynesburg
Category: Government & Politics, Government & Politics 18th Century
Website: Not listed
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