Laid out in 1781 by John and William Hoge. Site of Indian Catfish Camp. Boro charter, 1810; city, 1923. National road center and rich in historic buildings and associations. Named for George Washington.

Marker is at the intersection of East Beau Street (Pennsylvania Route 136) and Raymond P Shafer Highway (Interstate 79), on the right when traveling west on East Beau Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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