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All Historical Markers in Perryopolis

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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Alliance Furnace

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First furnace west of the Alleghenies. Built 1789 on banks of nearby Jacob’s Creek, its ruins are still observable. Supplied iron for Wayne’s campaign in 1794 against the Indians. (Dedicated: Friday, November 22, 1946) Read more...
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Coke Ovens

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The bee-hive ovens nearby are typical of the region. Coke was first made from coal near Connellsville in this type oven about 1840. Since 1870 use of coke has been vital to steel making. (Dedicated: Friday, November 22, 1946) Read more...
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George Washington

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Washington bought nearly 200 acres of land in this vicinity in 1770. The grist mill, built about 1774 at his order, was almost a mile from here. Its ruins are still observable. (Dedicated: Tuesday, July 16, 1946) Read more...
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Washington Mill

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Opposite is the site of a grist mill built about 1774 by George Washington. It was sold by him in 1795 to Col. Israel Shreve. The mill ruins still remain. (Dedicated: Friday, November 22, 1946) Read more...