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McKeesport, then part of Versailles Township, began to grow in 1830 when mining of the large deposits of bituminous coal in the region began. The first schoolhouse was built in 1832, with James E. Huey as its schoolmaster. [citation needed] McKeesport was incorporated as a borough in 1842, and the city's first steel mill was established in 1851.
McKee left a photograph of himself for the sculptor to use in creating the statue, which was to be in bronze and to carry the inscription "Colonel John McKee, Founder of this College." [ 18 ] The will was disputed, and Abbie gained $26,500 from Colonel McKee's will while Henry McKee Minton got $25,000 – large sums at the time. [ 19 ]
Redick McKee was born in the town of McKeesport which was founded by his father. [1] When McKee was five his father died. In the autumn of 1807 his family relocated to Pittsburgh. Throughout the following decade McKee worked on a relative's farm in Washington County and for merchants in Pittsburgh. At the age of 18 he joined the Presbyterian ...
The tube works were first constructed in 1869 by John and Harvey Flagler of Boston, Massachusetts. Already having small-scale experience with tube production, they purchased the Fulton, Bolman Company, with their headquarters in McKeesport and constructed a plant in the town. [1] [2] From 1869 to 1901 the plant had major success in its ...
John McKee may refer to: John McKee (politician) (1771–1832), American politician; John McKee (American football) (1877–1950), American football coach and physician; John McKee (philanthropist) (1821–1902), African-American property magnate; John McKee (rugby union coach), New Zealand rugby union coach; John McKee (rugby union, born 2000 ...
McKeesport went ahead, 14-7, with 6:41 left in the first half. However, the Quips responded with Lindsey’s 2-yard TD run to tie the game at 14-all with 2:28 on the clock.
Sportspeople from McKeesport, Pennsylvania (33 P) Pages in category "People from McKeesport, Pennsylvania" The following 59 pages are in this category, out of 59 total.
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