Thomas L. Kane Marker

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Kane in McKean County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Thomas L. Kane

By Mike Wintermantel, August 31, 2012

1. Thomas L. Kane Marker

Inscription. Commander of the Civil war "Bucktail Regiment" and founder of the borough of Kane. Breveted Major General in 1863. A friend of Brigham Young and staunch supporter of the Mormon pioneers. He died, 1883, and was buried at this chapel, built at his direction in 1876-78.

Erected 1980 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Location. 41° 39.465′ N, 78° 48.525′ W. Marker is in Kane, Pennsylvania, in McKean County. Marker is on Chestnut Street 0.1 miles west of South Edgar Street, on the right when traveling east. Click for map. Located in front of Kane Memorial Chapel. Marker is in this post office area: Kane PA 16735, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Seneca Spring (approx. 0.4 miles away); First State Game Lands (approx. 13.5 miles away).

By Mike Wintermantel, August 31, 2012

2. Thomas L. Kane Marker

By Mike Wintermantel, August 31, 2012

3. Thomas L. Kane Marker

Thomas L. Kane Photo, Click for full size

By Mike Wintermantel

4. Thomas L. Kane

Credits. This page originally submitted on September 3, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 72 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 3, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.