Near Raymond in Potter County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Allegheny River

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 28, 2011

1. Allegheny River Marker

Inscription. Here is the head stream of this historic river, pathway of Indians, and white traders and settlers for over 200 years. It unites with the Monongahela, 352 miles away at Pittsburgh, forming the Ohio.

Erected 1947 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

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

Location. 41° 51.315′ N, 77° 52.486′ W. Marker is near Raymond, Pennsylvania, in Potter County. Marker is on Pennsylvania Route 49, 0.6 miles west of Barnett Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ulysses PA 16948, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. David Zeisberger (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); CCC Chestnut Cabin (approx. 5.8 miles away); Jersey Shore Pike (approx. 7.9 miles away); Lymansville (approx. 8 miles away); a different marker also named David Zeisberger (approx. 9.2 miles away); Headwaters Country

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(approx. 9.3 miles away); Road through the Wilderness • Historic Route 6 (approx. 9.3 miles away); Potter County (approx. 9.3 miles away).

Also see . . .
1. Allegheny River at New World Encyclopedia. (Submitted on May 31, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. Allegheny River - Behind the Marker. Explore PA History.com (Submitted on June 29, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 28, 2011

2. Allegheny River Marker

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 28, 2011

3. Allegheny River Marker

and David Zeisberger marker

Allegheny River Headwater image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 28, 2011

4. Allegheny River Headwater

Map of the Allegheny River watershed. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Unknown

5. Map of the Allegheny River watershed.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,122 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 31, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 5. submitted on July 28, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.