Everything Washington is known for
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Washington.
27 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Imagine the bustling activity at this former train station, a vital hub for the Pennsylvania Railroad and the Chartiers Valley Railway.This building, now a historic landmark, was once the Pennsylvania Railroad Freight…
You're approaching a piece of history! McMillan Hall is all that's left of the original Washington Academy, dating back to the 18th century. Built in 1793, McMillan Hall served as the heart of Washington Academy. It was…
Step back in time to the home of a rebel! This is the David Bradford House, the former residence of a key figure in the Whiskey Rebellion. In 1794, farmers in western Pennsylvania, including Bradford, protested a…
This unassuming house was a beacon of hope for those fleeing slavery. From the 1840s until the Civil War, Dr. F. Julius LeMoyne, a staunch abolitionist, lived here and used his home as a vital station on the Underground…
Imagine a fight over Victorian houses, not between neighbors, but between a college and a town! This is the story of East Washington Historic District. In 1984, the Washington County History & Landmarks Foundation…
Check out that impressive building! That's the old Washington Armory, and it’s a solid example of early 20th-century armory design. Designed by the W. G. Wilkins Company, this building served as a Pennsylvania National…
Dare to visit the first crematory in the United States, built by an abolitionist on a site known as Gallow's Hill. Francis Julius LeMoyne, a prominent abolitionist, believed cremation was a more sanitary way to dispose…
Check out that bend in the road! This isn't some modern highway quirk; it's a deliberate design from the early 1800s, all thanks to the Claysville 'S' Bridge. Built as part of the Cumberland Road, later known as the…
You're approaching the area where Wilson's Mill Covered Bridge once stood, a landmark that whispered tales of a bygone era. Built around 1846, the bridge was a vital link across a local stream. For generations, it…
Imagine frontiersmen carving a life out of the wilderness – this land whispers tales of their resilience. The Stephenson-Campbell House, particularly its log house, dates back to 1778. That makes it one of the oldest…
Step back in time as you approach the Day Covered Bridge! This unassuming structure is a tangible link to Washington County's past. The Day Covered Bridge, built with a Queen post truss design, has been a fixture in…
Get ready to be transported! Scenery Hill was a vital stop on the National Road, and it has a fascinating story to tell. In the mid-19th century, drovers would herd livestock along the National Road, also known as the…
Walk across this charming covered bridge, now reserved for foot traffic, and imagine a time when it carried wagons and horses. The Hughes Covered Bridge was built around 1850. It's a queen post truss bridge, meaning its…
This spot marks a place of both devastating loss and incredible resilience. Hill's Tavern, later known as the Century Inn, stood here for over two centuries, a landmark on the National Road. On the night of 2015, a fire…
Built in 1899, this charming covered bridge offers a picturesque glimpse into Pennsylvania's rural past. This is the Bailey Covered Bridge, named for the Bailey brothers who owned the land here over a century ago. It…
Built in 1881, this covered bridge offers a picturesque glimpse into the past within Mingo Creek County Park. The Henry Covered Bridge was built in 1881. It was named after a local family. Covered bridges like this one…
Imagine walking where people walked 19000 years ago! That's what you can do near Meadowcroft Rockshelter. This unassuming rock overhang has yielded some of the oldest evidence of human habitation in North America.…
This unassuming covered bridge has witnessed generations cross its wooden planks. Built in 1871 near Pine Bank, Pennsylvania, the Pine Bank Covered Bridge faithfully served its community for nearly a century. It carried…
Joe Montana came out of Ringgold High School in Monongahela, a coal-mining town in Western Pennsylvania's famed 'quarterback factory,' graduating in 1974. The hometown honors him today with Joe Montana Stadium at 1 Ram…
Pull over here for a minute – this unassuming house was at the center of a fiery rebellion that tested the young United States. This is Woodville, the home of General John Neville, a tax collector during the Whiskey…
Hold on tight – you're about to stumble into the heart of the Whiskey Rebellion! This is the Oliver Miller Homestead, and it was right in the thick of it. Back in the late 1700s, the Miller family were some of the first…
Ever wonder what life was like for the first settlers in this area? This log house is a rare window into that world. The Walker-Ewing Log House, built sometime in the late 1700s, stands as a testament to the early…
This unassuming spot was once the site of a vital link between two communities. The Horn Davis Overholtzer Bridge, a covered bridge, stood here connecting Morgan Township in Greene County and West Bethlehem Township in…
Ever heard of carborundum? It's an incredibly hard material used in abrasives, and it was likely invented right here! This is the Edward G. Acheson House. Acheson, a self-taught scientist, lived here while experimenting…
Imagine a world without easy access to books and music. That's why this library and music hall matters; it's a monument to Andrew Carnegie's belief in the power of education and the arts for everyone. In 1901, thanks to…
Pull over for a minute and imagine stagecoaches rumbling down this very street! Centerville, Pennsylvania, isn't just another small town; it's a remarkably well-preserved example of a "pike town," a community that…
Take a look at that beautiful covered bridge! The Lippincott Covered Bridge isn't just a pretty picture; it's a survivor, a tangible link to a simpler time. Built around 1846, the Lippincott Covered Bridge, also known…