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Youghiogheny

American  
[yok-uh-gey-nee] / ˌjɒk əˈgeɪ ni /

noun

  1. a river flowing from NW Maryland through SW Pennsylvania into the Monongahela River. 135 miles (217 km) long.


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The Aug. 26 Metro article “It’s a question of access” discussed proposed changes to the Youghiogheny River Scenic Corridor, a wild river in Western Maryland.

From Washington Post Sep. 4, 2022

The Youghiogheny River is within view of the landmark property and guests can visit other travel destinations in Perryopolis like Hazelbaker’s Canoe Rentals, Winslow Winery, the Cloverleaf Bar & Lounge and Perryopolis Flea Market.

From Fox News Sep. 21, 2021

He said he took a veteran of the Iraq War for a weekend on the Youghiogheny River, hoping to convince him he had a chance at redemption.

From Washington Times Aug. 25, 2018

The plant, built by American Reduction Co on a wide bend of the Youghiogheny River, shut down in 1936 after processing waste from the city of Pittsburgh since the early 20th century.

From Reuters Mar. 23, 2017

Today, as he looks upon the flow of Youghiogheny, he sees it reaching out its finger tips to Potomac's tributaries.

From The Paths of Inland Commerce; a chronicle of trail, road, and waterway by Hulbert, Archer Butler

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