Zelienople
N 40° 48.000 W 080° 08.277
17T E 572718 N 4516913
This sign marks the gateway to Zelienople, a picturesque town with lots of history.
Waymark Code: WMZ64
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 11/20/2006
Views: 44
Marker Text:
Founded by Baron Dettmar Basse in 1802. Named for his daughter Zelie. On the hill overlooking the town, he built Bassenheim, a palatial wooden "castle," which burned in 1842.
Marker Name: Zelienople
County: Butler
Date Dedicated: 10/03/1947
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: U.S. 19 in Zelienople
Category: Buildings, Cities & Towns
Website: Not listed
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