Athens in Bradford County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Carrying Path

Photographed By Craig Swain, May 30, 2010

1. Carrying Path Marker

Inscription. Here the Indian voyager down the Chemung lifted his canoe and carried it a hundred and ninety yards across the neck to ascend the Susquehanna.

Erected 1948 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list.

Location. 41° 56.931′ N, 76° 30.981′ W. Marker is in Athens, Pennsylvania, in Bradford County. Marker is on Tioga Street (State Highway 199), on the right when traveling west. Located at the bridge over the Chemung River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Athens PA 18810, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Sullivan (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fort Sullivan (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Fort Sullivan (about 600 feet away); Roll of Honor (approx. 0.2 miles away); Vietnam Veterans (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Sullivan Expedition against the Iroquois Indians (approx. 0.2 miles away); Athens Veterans Memorial

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Stephen Foster (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athens.

Markers Near Chemung River Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain

2. Markers Near Chemung River Bridge

The Fort Sullivan marker is nearest the camera. The Carying Path marker stands next to the highway sign.

Chemung River image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, May 30, 2010

3. Chemung River

Looking from the bridge, upstream, near the marker location.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 746 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 17, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.