WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA

Washington, Pennsylvania, is the home of PONY League Baseball, the PONY League World Series, and many other exciting attractions that make our community a special place to visit.
One half of the population of the United States lives within 500 miles of Washington. Within the same 500-mile radius, two-thirds of the country's manufacturing plants are located. Washington's location can't be any better: only thirty miles south of Pittsburgh and thirty miles east of Wheeling. Major cities like Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, New York, Cleveland, and Detroit are day-trips away. Development of the Washington area began in the early 1770s. The region was at one time claimed by both Pennsylvania and Virginia. Washington County was the nation's first community named in honor of George Washington, who had land claims in this area. There are many Washingtons in the U.S., but no community of this treasured name is more distinguished than Washington, Pennsylvania. Only Washington, D.C., is larger than Washington, PA.

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The Washington County Courthouse on Main Street (above) is one of the most impressive pieces of architecture from the turn of the century. Built in 1900, the courthouse boasts beautiful courtrooms and a stunning stained glass rotunda. Among the sites of historical interest is the Bradford House, located on South Main Street (right). When completed in 1788, the home of David Bradford was said to be the finest house west of the Allegheny Mountains. Bradford was a leader of the Whiskey Rebellion of 1794, the first test of the strength of our new federal government.

About one block from the Bradford house is the home of Dr. Francis Julius LeMoyne, a prominent citizen of Washington in the 1800s (left). You can learn more about Dr. LeMoyne, the LeMoyne House (on East Maiden Street), and the Washington County Historical Society by visiting the Historical Society Web page.

The Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency is located at the B&O Railroad station on South Main Street. Recently renovated, the train station features a growing walkway that honors Washington County's military veterans.

The city of Washington has the nation's oldest college west of the Allegheny Mountains, Washington & Jefferson College. Founded in 1787, W&J has a strong tradition of academic and sports excellence. W&J's Old Main building is shown, left.

The past is present at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, where the Trolley Era comes to life. Located on North Main Street across from the Washington County Fairgrounds, the Trolley Museum is open every day during the summer.

		The Washington Wild Things of the Frontier League play ball at Consol Energy Park, off I-70 exit 15, next to Washington Crown Center. Washington's minor league team plays 50 home games from the mid-May to early September.
World Series guests are invited to visit the PONY Baseball/Softball Headquarters. Located next to Consol Energy Park, the International Headquarters can be accessed by the Chestnut Street exit of Interstate 70. The PONY museum continues to grow, with an impressive collection of memorabilia, from bats and balls to trophies and placques from all over the world.