Edward Acheson
Inscription
The eminent American chemist was born in this house with the round corner, 1856. Was awarded many medals for his invention of carborundum, artificial graphite, and other valuable products of the electric furnace.
Location
AddressSW corner, Main & Maiden Sts.
CityWashington
CountyWashington
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.167860, -80.244740
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