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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1468_saint-marys-church_Eldred-PA.html
Parish organized 1847 at Sartwell in the "Irish Settlement," originally formed 1842-60. Log church built 1848; present one completed 1871. Resident pastor long served Roman Catholics throughout McKean and Potter counties, and this was the "mother …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1466_seneca-spring_Kane-PA.html
The spring, 200 yards southwest of here, was a stopping place on the ancient Indian trail which crossed the Big Level on the way south. The trail was once the main route from Onondaga, the Iroquois capital, to the Ohio and the Carolinas.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1462_port-allegany_Port-Allegany-PA.html
Travel point since pioneer days, when travelers coming overland from the Susquehanna continued by water from "Canoe Place." The town grew as a center of lumber and tanning industry. Its descriptive present name came into use about 1840.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM145X_mount-equity-plantation_Turtlepoint-PA.html
Governor Thomas McKean, for whom the county was named, purchased here, in 1805, a 299-acre tract. Its name derived from the fact that the purchase was made in part to give Pennsylvania equity of power in lands settled by Connecticut.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM145R_holley-motor-company_Bradford-PA.html
The acclaimed performance carburetor maker began here in 1899. The innovative carburetor on George and Earl Holley's Motorette car gained the attention of Henry Ford. Soon specializing in this technology, they supplied Ford, and later the aircraft…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM145Q_bradford-oil-refinery_Bradford-PA.html
One of the oldest refineries in continuous production in the United States was founded near here in 1881 by pioneer independent oilmen Robert Childs, Eli Loomis, and William Willis. The original refining capacity was 10 barrels a day. One-hundred …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM145P_allegheny-portage_Port-Allegany-PA.html
The 23-mile crossing from Susquehanna West Branch to the Allegheny River followed Portage Creek to a "canoe place" near this point. From here Indians and pioneers continued on their way by boat down the Allegheny River.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM145O_smethport_Smethport-PA.html
County seat for McKean County since 1807, when land agent Francis King surveyed town lots. The first cabin was built in 1811 by Arnold Hunter; but permanent settlement was delayed until 1822. First courthouse built in 1827.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYMZ_kinzua-viaduct_Smethport-PA.html
Originally begun in 1881 for the New York, Lake Erie & Western Railroad to ship coal, lumber, and oil, it was once the world's highest and longest rail viaduct. Rebuilt in 1900 to carry heavier loads, it was in service until 1959. Kinzua Bridge St…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQO9_port-allegany_Port-Allegany-PA.html
Travel point since pioneer days, when travelers coming overland from the Susquehanna continued by water from "Canoe Place". The town grew as a center of lumber and tanning industry. Its descriptive present name came into use about 1840.