33-500: Brooks Park is a softball field in Washington, Pennsylvania , United States, used by the Washington & Jefferson Presidents softball team. The field dimensions are 200 feet (61 m) down the lines and 205 feet (62 m) to center field. It also has home and away dugouts and separate bullpens. In 2004, the field was renovated with funding provided by the Robert and Susan Brooks and
66-527: A borough by 1889. The boom and subsequent development lasted around 20 years, dropping significantly around shortly after the turn of the century. The last oil was shipped around 1916. In 1953, the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission erected a historical markers in honor of the well along West Chestnut Street in Washington. The West Virginia Division of Culture and History erected
99-417: A plan of lots immediately after the legislature's action. His original plot carried the name "Bassett, alias Dandridge Town," but before the plot was recorded, lines were drawn through "Bassett, alias Dandridge Town" with ink, and the word "Washington" was written above. There have long been rumors among locals that the town was named Washington because George Washington spent the night in the region once. This
132-704: A well 2,191 feet (668 m) deep on the Gantz mill property, near the Chestnut Street station of the Pennsylvania Railroad . The well hit a sand formation, now known as the Gantz Sand, that produced oil, surprising the company. That sand formation is known as the Gantz Sand. This was the first oil well in Washington County and set off an oil boom in the area. Within 3 months, 21 wells were drilled throughout
165-517: Is a daily newspaper founded in 1808. Washington's commercial radio station is WJPA (95.3 FM / 1450 AM). Washington oil field The Washington oil field is an oil field and in Washington County, Pennsylvania . It also produced natural gas . The oil field fueled a boom in Washington County, Pennsylvania from the 1880s to the early 1900s. For a time, the McGugin Gas Well was
198-605: Is frequently misidentified. The Washington oil field was first tapped by Washington County Eureka Oil Company in 1861. The well, which was drilled to a depth of 900 feet (270 m), was located at the Mannon farm, located at the West Amity station along the Waynesburg and Washington Railroad . Other short-lived exploratory efforts were subsequently undertaken at Prosperity , Lone Pine , and South Strabane Township . In March, 1882,
231-522: Is highest in the summer months, with an annual average of 38.87 in (987 mm). Snow usually falls between November and April, with an average of 37.8 in (96 cm). As of the census of 2010, there were 13,663 people living in the city. The population density was 4,140.3 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was (10,373) 75.92% White , (2,803) 20.52% African American ,(131) 0.96% Asian , and (107) 0.78% from other races . Hispanic or Latino of any race were (249) 1.82% of
264-544: Is home to PONY Baseball and Softball 's headquarters and the annual PONY League World Series (for 13- and 14-year-old players). The PONY League World Series is held at historic Lew Hays Field located in the city's Washington Park. The Washington Wild Things minor league baseball team has been based out of the city since 1997. On January 27, 2006, to commemorate the Pittsburgh Steelers ' appearance in Super Bowl XL ,
297-400: Is not true however; Washington had never been to the area. The original plot dedicated a tract of ground to the people for recreational purposes. A lot was given for a courthouse where the current building now stands, and Lots 43 and 102, according to the plan, were presented by Hoge to "His Excellency, General Washington, and Mrs. Washington." Washington, Pennsylvania, was the center for
330-427: Is the only synagogue in Washington County. Major employers in Washington include The Washington Hospital , the government of Washington County , and Washington & Jefferson College . Washington Symphony Orchestra, founded 2002, offers four to five concerts annually. The Washington Community Theatre presents several musicals and other productions throughout the year, with a feature production held each June in
363-590: The ' Whiskey Rebellion ' of 1791, which was one of the first open rebellions against the new U.S. government and Constitution. The rebellion was centered on a tax being imposed on whiskey distillation in the region. The house of David Bradford , one of the leaders of the rebellion, is now a museum devoted to the Whiskey Rebellion, the David Bradford House , located on South Main Street of the city. The town
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#1732869976892396-571: The Brooks Foundation. The entire field was re-sodded and an outfield wall was added. Off the field, a new scoreboard was installed and a public address system and press box were added. This article about a sports venue in Pennsylvania is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Washington, Pennsylvania Washington is a city in, and the county seat of, Washington County, Pennsylvania , United States. The population
429-591: The LeMoyne well on Prospect Avenue. The boom was especially notable in Murdocksville , Burgettstown , Cross Creek , and Cherry Valley . This increase in oil production signaled a shift in the center of the Pennsylvania oil industry from Northwestern Pennsylvania (home to the Drake Well ) to Southwestern Pennsylvania , particularly Washington County. Washington & Jefferson College also owned oil wells ; in 1885
462-542: The Main Pavilion at Washington Park. WCT celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2009. Also in the city are two historic homes, that of David Bradford on South Main Street and that of F. Julius LeMoyne on East Maiden Street. Bradford's home was later the birthplace of American realist author Rebecca Harding Davis in 1831. LeMoyne was an ardent abolitionist whose home was part of the Underground Railroad ; LeMoyne
495-584: The Morgan Oil Company drilled a well at Alexander V. McGugin's farm in Mount Pleasant Township . The second well attempt, reaching a depth of 2,247 feet (685 m), hit a large pocket of natural gas. It was the largest flow of natural gas in the world. The rush of uncaptured gas could be heard for miles. Historian Earle Forrest described the event, saying that "one of nature's marvels had been uncorked". A year of wasted gas flow passed before
528-406: The average family size was 2.91. In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.2% under the age of 18, 13.2% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.6 males. The median income for a household in the city
561-457: The city council voted to symbolically rename the city "Steelers, Pennsylvania" through February 5, 2006. Washington is home to Washington & Jefferson College , a small, co-educational private liberal arts college which traces its origin to three log cabin colleges in Washington County established by three Presbyterian missionaries to the American frontier in the 1780s. The modern institution
594-461: The college purchased the old Washington Fairgrounds and transformed it into a college athletic facility (eventually Cameron Stadium ) by erecting oil wells on the grounds. In 1890 oil was first struck at the McDonald Oil Field, which quickly became the highest producing oil field in the world until 1892. McDonald grew significantly as a result of its oil production and was incorporated as
627-585: The county. One well at a depth of 2,392 feet (729 m) by People's Light and Heat Company on the Gordon farm north of Washington was the deepest producing oil well in the world. Production levels exploded in 1886; May production levels were from 4,000 barrels per day, rising to 10,120 barrels per day in June, and peaking at 17,549 barrels per day in October. Contemporary reports indicate that over 100 derricks were visible from
660-666: The flow was tapped into a 6 inches (150 mm) pipe to Pittsburgh. By 1885, 5 wells in the Canonsburg area had been drilled, growing to 17 by November 1, 1886. The success of this well initiated the beginning and development of the great oil and gas fields in southwestern Pennsylvania. In 1967, the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission erected a historical marker in honor of McGugin Gas Well well along Pennsylvania Route 18 northwest of Washington. The marker has since gone missing. In 1884, Citizens Natural Gas Company drilled
693-417: The largest flow of natural gas in the world and provided Pittsburgh with most of its natural gas needs. The Gantz Sand, named after Washington's Gantz Oil Well, is located in the upper Devonian / lower Mississippian strata. Its clean pebbly sandstone stretches from Washington County into north central West Virginia and produces oil and gas at depths greater than 1,700 feet (520 m). The Gantz sand
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#1732869976892726-587: The line and a number of trolley cars are preserved at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum north of the city. According to the United States Census Bureau , Washington has a total area of 3.3 square miles (8.5 km ), all land. Washington is located in a transition between a humid continental climate ( Köppen Dfb) and a humid subtropical climate ( Köppen Cfa), with warm to hot and humid summers and cold, snowy winters. Precipitation
759-593: The line still survives for access to a coal mine. The discovery of oil and natural gas at the Washington oil field caused a boom period from the 1880s to the early 1900s. James B. Wilson chartered the Washington Electric Street Railways in 1889 with construction beginning in November 1890. The first line was built from the Waynesburg and Washington Narrow Gauge station to Wilson Orchard, just north of
792-561: The population. As of the census of 2000, there were 15,268 people, 6,259 households, and 3,486 families living in the city. The population density was 5,199.2 people per square mile (2,007.4 people/km ). There were 7,111 housing units at an average density of 2,421.5 per square mile (934.9/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 81.88% White , 14.60% African American , 0.15% Native American , 0.45% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.61% from other races , and 2.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.94% of
825-407: The population. There were 6,259 households, out of which 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.7% were married couples living together, 17.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.3% were non-families. 38.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and
858-621: The present day site of the UPMC Washington hospital. In 1903, the Washington and Canonsburg Railway Company linked Washington to Canonsburg, Pennsylvania with a trolley line. The company was bought by the Philadelphia Company in 1906, later becoming part of the Pittsburgh Railway Company , linking through to Pittsburgh as part of their interurban service in 1909. The line closed on August 29, 1953. A short section of
891-418: The top 100 or first tier of ranked liberal arts colleges. Washington is served by the public Washington School District , which includes four schools; Washington High School (grades 9–12), Washington Junior High School (grades 7–8), Washington Park Intermediate School (grades 4–6), and Washington Park Elementary School (grades K-3), in addition to an alternative online environment. The Observer-Reporter
924-429: Was $ 25,764, and the median income for a family was $ 34,862. Males had a median income of $ 29,977 versus $ 22,374 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 14,818. 20.7% of the population and 16.4% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 29.2% of those under the age of 18 and 15.8% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. Founded in 1891, Beth Israel Congregation
957-539: Was 13,176 at the time of the 2020 census . Part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area in the southwestern part of the state, the city is home to Washington & Jefferson College and Pony League baseball . Delaware Indian chief Tangooqua, commonly known as "Catfish", had a camp on a branch of Chartiers Creek , in what is now part of the city of Washington. The French labeled the area "Wissameking", meaning "catfish place", as early as 1757. The area of Washington
990-591: Was a doctor who also built the first crematory in America. The David Bradford House and F. Julius LeMoyne House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places , along with the Administration Building, Washington and Jefferson College , Dr. Joseph Maurer House , Pennsylvania Railroad Freight Station , Washington Armory , Washington County Courthouse , and Washington County Jail . Washington
1023-498: Was established in 1865 from the merger of Washington College in Washington and Jefferson College in Canonsburg . Located in downtown Washington, the college enrolls approximately 1,500 students. The 60-acre (0.24 km ) campus has more than 40 buildings, with the oldest dating to 1793. The college's academic emphasis is on the liberal arts and the sciences, with a focus on preparing students for graduate and professional schools. Washington & Jefferson College typically places within
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1056-502: Was incorporated as a borough on February 13, 1810, and became a class three-sized city in 1924. In August 1875, construction began of the 3 ft ( 914 mm ) Waynesburg and Washington Railroad , conceived by John Day in 1874 and chartered in 1875. Passenger services ended in 1929, conversion to standard gauge followed in 1944, when it was renamed the Waynesburg Secondary. Freight services ended in 1976, although part of
1089-570: Was settled by many immigrants from Scotland and the north of Ireland along with settlers from eastern and central parts of the Colony of Virginia , first settled around 1768. The Pennsylvania General Assembly passed an act on March 28, 1781, establishing the County of Washington and naming "Catfish Camp" as the place for holding the first election. This was the first county in the U.S. to be named in honor of General George Washington . David Hoge laid out
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