Charles Lockhart (1818-1905)
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The largest crude oil refiner in Pittsburgh in the 1860s. Lockhart, Frew & Co. merged its seven refineries with Standard Oil in 1874. Lockhart served on the board, managing 80% of US oil refining, transport, and marketing. One of the original firm's offices was here.
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Venango Path
A major Indian path from the Forks of the Ohio (Pittsburgh) to Venango (Franklin) was located just west of here.
The Crawford Family
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Old Garrison
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Built in 1796 to replace Fort Franklin.
Fort Venango
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To assert control over the area, Fort Venango was built near this point by the British in 1760.
Pithole
Created in 1865 by the discovery of oil.