Leechburg (Kittanning – 16)


  • COORDINATES: 40.627043, -79.607915
  • COUNTY: Armstrong
  • DISTANCE TO NEXT: Kittanning - 16
  • EXPLANATION OF NAME: Named for David Leech Early Settler and Hunter
  • FOUNDED: 1832
  • MANUFACTURER: Geiser Manufacturing Company Waynesboro PA
  • STATUS: Marker nicely repainted in 2024 by local historical association. Look closely at bottom photos. The word DAVID is a replacement for the original name on the marker that was incorrect.

September 1975 photo from Fred Yenerall Collection September 1975 photo from Fred Yenerall Collection

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June 2014 photo by Mike Wintermantel June 2014 photo by Mike Wintermantel  3rd Street near PA 66

August 2024 photo by L. Boehm

August 2024 photo by L. Boehm

PA Route 66 at west end of town