Monongahela (Marker at City Hall)
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renruts
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One of many Monongahela Historical Markers in the area!
Waymark Code: WM1AB2
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 03/13/2007
Views: 46
This Monongahela Marker is located right outside of the City Hall on Main St.
Marker Text:
Oldest settlement in the valley and transportation center since the days of Devore's Ferry, chartered 1775. Laid out in 1796 as Williamsport. A city since 1873. Here thousands of pioneers began the river journey to the West.
Marker Name: Monongahela
County: Washington
Date Dedicated: 05/28/1947
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: Main Street (Pa. 88) at 5th St. at Municipal Building, Monongahela
Category: Cities & Towns, Early Settlement
Website: [Web Link]
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