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All Historical Markers in McKeesport

These are historical markers that have been installed by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC). For more information on these markers, see the PHMC Historical Marker search page .

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Helen Richey (1909-1947)

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In 1934 this McKeesport native became the 1st woman to pilot a commercial airliner. Discriminated against because she was a woman, she resigned within a year and went on to become the 1st woman licensed instructor by the Civil Aeronautics Authority; & in WWII, the commandant of the American wing, British Air Transport Auxiliary; member of the Women’s Airforce Service Read more...
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Kennedy-Nixon Taft-Hartley Debate

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On April 21, 1947, John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon debated the Taft-Hartley Labor-Management Relations Act at the Penn-McKee Hotel. The first debate between the two House Labor Committee members was a precursor to the iconic Kennedy-Nixon presidential debate of 1960. (Dedicated: Saturday, April 21, 2012) Read more...
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National Tube Works

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Incorporated 1869, the works began production here, 1872. By 1901, when it became a subsidiary of U.S. Steel, this was the world’s largest pipe producer. Major advances in inspection techniques originated here. Plant operations ceased in 1987. (Dedicated: Tuesday, January 15, 1991) Read more...
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Queen Aliquippa

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An influential leader of the Seneca Nation in this area and ally of the British during the time of the French & Indian War. Encamped near here when George Washington paid respects to her, 1753. Died, 1754; according to legend, buried nearby. (Dedicated: Sunday, October 26, 2003) Read more...