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| | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print | | Portland in Northampton County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic) |
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Edward Marshall
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By Trinket Troy, September 22, 2005 | |
| | | 1. Edward Marshall Marker | | |
Inscription. Measurer of the notorious Walking Purchase, 1737, lived in this area, 1755-1759. In the many Indian raids of this time, his wife and his oldest son were killed, 1757, suposedly in revenge. Later he returned to Bucks County.
Erected 1948 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Location. 40° 55.269′ N, 75° 5.747′ W. Marker is in Portland, Pennsylvania, in Northampton County. Marker is at the intersection of Delaware Drive (Pennsylvania Route 611) and Hester Street, on the left when traveling north on Delaware Drive. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mount Bethel PA 18343, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Nicholas Depuy (approx. 6.4 miles away); McMichaels Creek (approx. 6.7 miles away); Col. Jacob Stroud (approx. 6.8 miles away); Colonel Jacob Stroud (approx. 6.8 miles away); Fort Penn (approx. 6.8 miles away).
Also see . . . Biography of Edward Marshall. On the Pennsylvania People web site. (Submitted on December 21, 2005.)
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By Trinket Troy, September 22, 2005 | |
| | | 2. Edward Marshall Marker | | Taken from Hester Street. Route 611 is in the distance. | | |
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