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Acheson, Edward G., House

Acheson, Edward G., House is a historic place in Monongahela, Washington County, Pennsylvania, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 11, 1976, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 76001679.

Monongahela, Washington County, PennsylvaniaListed May 11, 1976NRIS #76001679★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Acheson, Edward G., House?

The Edward G. Acheson House is a historic house at 908 West Main St. in Monongahela, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. Probably built about 1870, it is notable as the home of Edward G. Acheson (1856-1931), the inventor of carborundum, and as the likely site of its invention. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976.

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Listing details

Name
Acheson, Edward G., House
City
Monongahela
County
Washington County
State
Pennsylvania
Listed on the National Register
May 11, 1976
NRIS reference number
76001679
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
40.20555, -79.93421
When was Acheson, Edward G., House listed on the National Register?

Acheson, Edward G., House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 11, 1976.

Where is Acheson, Edward G., House located?

Acheson, Edward G., House is located in Monongahela, Washington County, Pennsylvania at approximately 40.20555, -79.93421. See the map above.

Is Acheson, Edward G., House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Acheson, Edward G., House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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