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Youghiogheny

American  
[yok-uh-gey-nee] / ˌyɒk 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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Eventually, the Youghiogheny trail would also connect to a planned Eastern Continental Divide Loop in Western Maryland.

From Washington Post • Aug. 19, 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

When Washington's horse splashed across the Youghiogheny in October, 1784, the boundary lines of the United States were guarded with all the jealousy and provincial selfishness of European kingdoms.

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