The (John) Penn's Creek Massacre

The (John) Penn's Creek Massacre (HMTGF)

Location: Selinsgrove, PA 17870 Snyder County
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Country: United States of America
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N 40° 48.807', W 76° 51.256'

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In commemoration of The (John) Penn's Creek Massacre, which occurred along this stream on October 16, 1755 when the settlers were attacked by the Indians and about 26 were killed, wounded or carried into captivity. This was the first Indian outbreak within the Province of Pennsylvania following the defeat of General Edward Braddock, in the French and Indian War.
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HM NumberHMTGF
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Year Placed1915
Placed ByPennsylvania Historical Commission and Snyder County Historical Society
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Date Added Monday, September 15th, 2014 at 4:33am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18T E 343610 N 4519702
Decimal Degrees40.81345000, -76.85426667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 40° 48.807', W 76° 51.256'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds40° 48' 48.42" N, 76° 51' 15.36" W
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Area Code(s)570
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 319 S Old Trail, Selinsgrove PA 17870, US
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