NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES & MARKERS IN GREENE COUNTYCURRENT LISTINGS (Oct 2011):HISTORIC PLACES: This is intended to be a complete listing of Greene County properties that are currently on the National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania, United States. As of October 2011, there are 44 properties listed on the National Register for Greene County.
The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation. A property listed in the National Register, or located within a National Register Historic District, may qualify for tax incentives derived from the total value of expenses incurred preserving the property.
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LANDMARK NAME
IMAGE
DATE LISTED
LOCATION
MUNICIPALITY
COMMENTS
1
Alexander V. Boughner House
No Photo Available
March 9, 1995
Junction of Second & Minor Streets 39º47'30"N 79º54'51"W
Established in 1820 by Act of Legislature, aided by a State grant of $2,000 and public subscriptions, until 1860, it was a leading academy west of the mountains.
16
Greene Hills Farm (Greene County Historical Society
April 23, 1973
3.5 miles east of Waynesburg on PA Route 21 39º53'20"N 80º7'29"W
The brick building that houses the Museum was originally the county’s poor farm, which was a home and workplace for indigent men. Constructed in the 1860’s, the museum has 52 rooms is operated by the Greene County Historical Society.
The village of “Delight”, as Greensboro was initially known, was so named by the Mingo Indians in recognition of the rich farmland stretching along the banks of the Monongahela River.
18
Greensboro Public School
March 9, 1995
Junction of Second & Clear Streets 39º47'36"N 79º54'45"W
Children living within Greensboro Borough — attend schools within the Southeastern Greene School District
19
Grimes Covered Bridge
June 22, 1979
On Green Valley Road spans Ruff Creek in Washington Township off Pennsylvania Route 221 at the crossing of Ruff Creek, north of Waynesburg, PA 39º57'16"N 80º9'35"W
Completely renovated and restored in 1990, the building now houses state-of-the-art business technology. On May 18, 1991, the Piatt Center in Hanna Hall was dedicated. Hanna Hall contains classrooms and offices of the Department of Business Administration and Public Service Administration.
22
Charles Grant Heasley House
No Photo Available
February 21, 1991
75 Sherman Avenue in the Bonar Addition, east of Waynesburg 39º53'50"N 80º10'30"W
Build in 1814 of hand cut stone; used as a station on the underground railroad; is now being restored by the State of Pennsylvania. Is used as a Reading Center/Library.
24
James Jones House
No Photo Available
March 9, 1995
Junction of Front and Stone Streets 39º47'37"N 79º54'41"W
Demolished November 16, 2009. Carried Pennsylvania Route 88 over the Monongahela River between Point Marion in Fayette County and Dunkard Township in Greene County.
29
Mason & Dixon Survey Terminal Point
June 25, 1973
2.25 miles (3.62 km) northeast of Pentress on Monongalia County Route 39 39º43'16"N 80º7'7"W
Referred to as the Major Thralls Mansion, was built in 1938-39 with Ernest W. Thralls as contractor; due to longwall mining in the area, the mansion was structurally damaged and torn down in approximately 2007.
42
Waynesburg Historic District
March 1, 1984
Roughly bounded by 2nd Alley, Cherry Avenue, East and Bowlby Streets 39º53'51"N 80º11'18"W
Serving as the oldest covered bridge that remains standing in Greene County, this bridge was names for Edward (Ned or Neddie) W. Wood, a Civil War veteran who owned the land on which the bridge was built in 1882. Restored in 2005.
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HISTORIC MARKERS: This list is intended to be a complete list of the official state historical markers place in Greene County, Pennsylvania by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC). THe location sof the historical markers, as well as the latitude & longitude coordinates as provided by PHMC, are included below in the listing where available. Greene County currently has ten historical markers.
MARKER TITLE
IMAGE
DATE DEDICATED
LOCATION
MARKER TYPE
TOPICS
Fort Jackson
No Photo Available
February 23, 1955
E. High Street at Woodland Avenue, Waynesburg, PA (missing)
Roadside
American Revolution, Forts, Military
Fort Swan
No Photo Available
n/a
PA 88, south of Dry Tavern (missing)
Roadside
Forts, Military
Garards Fort
May 23, 1958
SR 2011, .6 miles E of Garard's Fort
Roadside
American Revolution, Forts, Military, Native American
Greene Academy
May 23, 1958
PA Route 88, near intersection of Greene & Vine Streets, Carmichaels
Borough
Education
Greene County
May 3, 1982
County Courthouse, 10 E. High Street, Waynesburg, PA 39.89635ºN 80.18678ºW
Countyseat Borough
Government, Politics, 18th Century
Monongahela College
May 08, 1960
PA 188 at Green & Pine Streets in Jefferson
Roadside The first Baptist College in western PA, founded in Jefferson, Greene County, in 1867. It operated in this building, erected in 1871, until it closed in 1894. It was used as the high school in Jefferson until it was torn down in 1956.
Education, Religion
Old Glassworks
March 28, 1955
SR 2014, Greensboro, PA
Roadside
Business & Industry, Glass
John Corbley Memorial
November 15, 1994
SR 2011 between Fordyce & Garards Fort, PA
Roadside
Government & Politics, 18th Century Politics, Military, Religion, Whiskey Rebellion
Ryerson's Blockhouse
No Photo Available
October 17, 1960
PA Rt 21 at Wind Ridge, PA
Roadside Near here stood one of three blockhouses erected by Captain James Paul's company in 1792, during the State's last troubles with the Indians. On April 17, 1792, soldiers carrying supplies from the Thomas Ryerson mill clashed with an Indian war party attacking the white settlements
Native American
Waynesburg College
January 6, 1949
US Rt 19 at N. Morris & W. College Streets, Monument Park, Waynesburg, PA
Roadside
Education, Religion
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