Monroe Township near Selinsgrove in Snyder County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The (John) Penn's Creek Massacre

Detail of the Penns Creek Massacre Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, June 24, 2011

1. Detail of the Penns Creek Massacre Plaque

Inscription. In commemoration of The (John) Penn's Creek Massacre, which occurred along this stream on October 16, 1755 when the settlers were attacked by the Indians and about 26 were killed, wounded or carried into captivity. This was the first Indian outbreak within the Province of Pennsylvania following the defeat of General Edward Braddock, in the French and Indian War.

Erected 1915 by Pennsylvania Historical Commission and Snyder County Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers • War, French and Indian. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1814.

Location. 40° 48.807′ N, 76° 51.256′ W. Marker is near Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, in Snyder County. It is in Monroe Township. Marker is on South Old Trail south of Airport Road when traveling south. The plaque is located on the north bank of Penns Creek at the dead end of South Old Trail. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Selinsgrove PA 17870, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. John Harris, Founder of Harrisburg (here, next to this marker); Albany Purchase Line Stone (here, next to this

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marker); Penns Creek Massacre (approx. ¼ mile away); “Coxey's Army” (approx. 0.3 miles away); Albany Purchase (approx. 0.8 miles away); Simon Snyder (approx. 0.9 miles away); Erected to the Memory of Simon Snyder (approx. 1.2 miles away); Revolutionary War Memorial (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Selinsgrove.

More about this marker. The marker shares the same stone pillar as the John Harris, Founder of Harrisburg plaque

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study the marker shown.

Also see . . .
1. The Snyder County Post: The Penns Creek Massacre of 1755. (Submitted on June 28, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
2. The Paranormal Pastor - The Restless Spirits of the Penn’s Creek Massacre. (Submitted on June 28, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)

Penns Creek Massacre Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, June 24, 2011

2. Penns Creek Massacre Plaque

Wide view of the Penns Creek Massacre Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, June 24, 2011

3. Wide view of the Penns Creek Massacre Plaque

The marker rests on the north side of Penns Creek to the left of the stone commemorating the Albany Purchase.

View of Penns Creek today image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, June 24, 2011

4. View of Penns Creek today

Due to canal and road construction the stream bed has been altered several times since the French and Indian War, but the approximate location remains.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,593 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 28, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.