Jackson Township near Herndon in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John Scull Trading Post
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 28, 2008
1. John Scull Trading Post Marker
Inscription.
John Scull Trading Post. . In 1701, here, John Scull operated a trading post. He was the first known Englishman to visit the Indian village of "Shamokin" and was here as late as 1729. On October 17, 1750 Thomas and Richard Penn executed a deed for this land, including in excess of 800 acres, to Conrad Weiser for assisting in negotiating the 1749 treaty. Thereafter, his son, Samuel Weiser, operated a tavern here. Consisting of a two story log building which was adjacent to the Iroquois Indian path leading from the New York line to Philadelphia; was later known as the "Tulpehocken" Path, used by the early missionaries and travelers; and on January 19, 1769, the PA legislature authorized the creating of the first road leading north, which was adjacent to the tavern and ended at the foot of the Mahanoy Mountain. The legislature did not want to establish a road on unpurchased Indian lands the will of Samuel Weiser, dated November 24, 1794, willed the present stone house which he had previously built, to his widow. On January 19, 1867, the property was sold to Jacob Bower and which was restored by his great, great grandson, Steven I. Tressler and Debbie in the year 2000.
In 1701, here, John Scull operated a trading post. He was the first known Englishman to visit the Indian village of "Shamokin" and was here as late as 1729. On October 17, 1750 Thomas and Richard Penn executed a deed for this land, including in excess of 800 acres, to Conrad Weiser for assisting in negotiating the 1749 treaty. Thereafter, his son, Samuel Weiser, operated a tavern here. Consisting of a two story log building which was adjacent to the Iroquois Indian path leading from the New York line to Philadelphia; was later known as the "Tulpehocken" Path, used by the early missionaries and travelers; and on January 19, 1769, the PA legislature authorized the creating of the first road leading north, which was adjacent to the tavern and ended at the foot of the Mahanoy Mountain. The legislature did not want to establish a road on unpurchased Indian lands the will of Samuel Weiser, dated November 24, 1794, willed the present stone house which he had previously built, to his widow. On January 19, 1867, the property was sold to Jacob Bower and which was restored by his great, great grandson, Steven I. Tressler and Debbie in the year 2000.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1701.
Location. 40° 43.749′
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N, 76° 50.331′ W. Marker is near Herndon, Pennsylvania, in Northumberland County. It is in Jackson Township. Marker is on State Highway 147, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 176 PA-147, Herndon PA 17830, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . 1. PA Indian Paths and Trails. (Submitted on November 29, 2011, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.) 2. The Tulpehocken Path - In Print. (Submitted on November 29, 2011, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 28, 2008
2. Marker with the Stone House in the Background
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 28, 2008
3. Another View of the Stone House
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,331 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 13, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
