McDonald Oil Field. Oil was first struck here in 1890, and in 1891 and 1892 the field yielded the highest levels of oil in the world. Second only in Pa. history to the Bradford Oil Field in both size and production, it was instrumental in achieving the state's highest ever annual oil output in 1891, 31,424,000 barrels. The wells achieving Pennsylvania's highest daily oil production rates, Mevey No. 1 and Mathews No. 1, were located within three miles of here.

701 W Lincoln Ave. (SR 980, at Heritage Park Plaza, McDonald, PA, United States

Jay Livingston (1915-2001). Prolific composer and writer of popular songs for motion pictures and television from the 1940s to the 1990s. Born and raised in McDonald. Along with partner Ray Evans, Livingston earned Academy Awards for the songs 'Buttons and Bows,' 'Mona Lisa,' and 'Que Sera, Sera.' His most enduring and popular song was 'Silver Bells.' He also wrote themes for television series 'Bonanza' and 'Mister Ed' and scores for Broadway shows.

Rt. 980 (S. McDonald St.) and Panhandle Trail, McDonald, PA, United States