Madera in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Alexander's Fording
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, September 1, 2017
1. Alexander's Fording Marker
Inscription.
Alexander's Fording. . On July 1, 1784 Revolutionary War Soldier James Alexander (1726-1791) received a warrant for 413 acres in Clearfield County. James served with Washington at Valley Forge during winter of 1777-78. In 1785 James and son Robert visited here. Four tracts were willed to sons William Brown, Hugh, Joseph and Reed. In 1809 William B. Alexander, ninth child of James, emigrated by Indian path across the Alleghenies to Clearfield Creek and settled here founding a new settlement known as Alexander's Fording. That land includes all of Madera.
On July 1, 1784 Revolutionary War Soldier James Alexander (1726-1791) received a warrant for 413 acres in Clearfield County. James served with Washington at Valley Forge during winter of 1777-78. In 1785 James and son Robert visited here. Four tracts were willed to sons William Brown, Hugh, Joseph and Reed. In 1809 William B. Alexander, ninth child of James, emigrated by Indian path across the Alleghenies to Clearfield Creek and settled here founding a new settlement known as Alexander's Fording. That land includes all of Madera.
Erected by Clearfield County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1784.
Location. 40° 49.7′ N, 78° 26.133′ W. Marker is in Madera, Pennsylvania, in Clearfield County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 53) and Banion Road (Pennsylvania Route 453). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Madera PA 16661, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Alexander Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); Bloody Knox (approx. 4.6 miles away); Civil War Draft Resistance (approx. 4.6 miles
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, September 1, 2017
2. Alexander's Fording Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2017. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2017, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 598 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 3, 2017, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
