While researching the Tiadaghton Elm story this morning, I found in my files this great map, including historical markers, of the West Branch Valley. The drawing is signed R.L. Mix, and dated 1993. It's a really great overview for context of the events of the time!
I'll include the historical marker photos below, so that they are easier to read.
41° 8.477′ N, 77° 27.436′ W.
Lock Haven, Clinton County, PA
Located at the intersection of West Water Street and 6th Street
William Reed's stockaded house was the westernmost defense for Susquehanna Valley settlers. The site of the pioneer outpost is a few blocks ahead at the monument near the bridge
N 41° 10.800 W 077° 16.719
Avis, Clinton County, PA
Intersection of River Road and Local Route 436
Under this Elm on July 4, 1776 resolved declaring independence were drawn prior to new of action by Congress at Philadelphia.. This was an expression of spirit common to the frontier and led by the famous Fair Play Men.
[Note that the Elm tree has not stood here since 1979, and that it's unlikely this event actually occurred under the elm tree that did once stand here. Read more here: https://susquehannavalley.blogspot.com/2022/03/the-tiadaghton-elm-historical-marker.html ]
Fort Horn
A defensive log house outpost, stockaded in 1777. Located on high ground on the south bank, opposite this spot, it commanded the Susquehanna. Abandoned in the Great Runaway of 1778.
The Fort Horn Marker is noted as "Missing" in the state historical marker database
Read more about Fort Horn Here:
Fort Antes
Built 1776 by Col. Henry Antes. Site on the opposite side of the river at the mouth of Antes Creek. Nearby was Antes Mill, first in the region. The stockade was abandoned during the Great Runaway; burned by Indians.
Thompson's Rifle Battalion
Recruited in this part of Cumberland (now Franklin) County, Chambers' Company was a unit of the first battalion in the colonies authorized by Congress, in June 1775. From here this company marched about 450 miles to join the siege of Boston. The battalion became the 1st Pennsylvania Regiment, with Chambers as Colonel, 1777-81; he was later a Brigadier General of militia.
Fort Freeland
Jacob Freeland's house was stockaded in 1778 as a protection against Indians. On July 29, 1779 it was taken by British and Indians. The garrison of 21 were killed or taken prisoner. The site is a quarter-mile from here.
Capt. John Brady
The famed Indian fighter and hero of the colonial wars and the Revolution was killed in ambush by Indians near here April 11, 1779. He was in charge of Fort Brady at present Muncy at the time
Fort Muncy
This fort was the principal post north of Sunbury. It was built as a stronghold against attacks on frontier settlements at the time of the American Revolution. It was destroyed by the British and their allies in 1778, then rebuilt and destroyed again in 1779. The fort was rebuilt a third time because of its strategic position for defense and its use as a base to support scouting parties.
Read more about Fort Muncy Here:
Fort Augusta
Built in 1756-57 by Cols. Burd and Clapham and the key frontier outpost of the region. Mansion built 1852.A second Fort Augusta marker is noted as missing. It read: Largest and most important frontier stronghold on the upper Susquehanna. Located on the opposite river bank. Built 1756-57 and in use until 1783. The site is a State shrine at which are a museum and fort model.
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Read more about Fort Augusta Here:
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