Jackson Township near Herndon in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Line Mountain A.K.A. Mahanoy Mountain
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 28, 2008
1. Line Mountain A.K.A. Mahanoy Mountain Marker
Inscription.
Line Mountain A.K.A. Mahanoy Mountain. . Line Mountain, established 8/22/1749 by treaty negotiated by Conrad Weiser and Canassatego, Chief of the Onondaga Indians, extended from the Susquehanna to the Delaware River, and was the northern boundary of the province of PA. for almost 20 years. It was called in Onondago language "Cantawghy" and in Delaware language "Makooniahy" or "Mahanoy"; near here at the Mahanoy Creek, in 1701, John Scull established a trading post; here the Conestoga and Delaware Indians had one of their strongholds until vanquished by the Six Nations; here Frederick Muhlenberg, the grand-son of Conrad Weiser, and the first speaker to the First Congress of the U.S. of America ascended to the top of the mountain for the purpose of dividing the 2700 acres of land received by Conrad Weiser from the Penns for services as Indian ambassador; here Col. Henry Shoemaker with the PA. Alpine Club made their annual pilgrimage to the summit of the mountain.
Line Mountain, established 8/22/1749 by treaty negotiated by Conrad Weiser and Canassatego, Chief of the Onondaga Indians, extended from the Susquehanna to the Delaware River, and was the northern boundary of the province of PA. for almost 20 years. It was called in Onondago language "Cantawghy" and in Delaware language "Makooniahy" or "Mahanoy"; near here at the Mahanoy Creek, in 1701, John Scull established a trading post; here the Conestoga and Delaware Indians had one of their strongholds until vanquished by the Six Nations; here Frederick Muhlenberg, the grand-son of Conrad Weiser, and the first speaker to the First Congress of the U.S. of America ascended to the top of the mountain for the purpose of dividing the 2700 acres of land received by Conrad Weiser from the Penns for services as Indian ambassador; here Col. Henry Shoemaker with the PA. Alpine Club made their annual pilgrimage to the summit of the mountain.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1701.
Location. 40° 44.39′ N, 76° 50.382′ 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 south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Herndon PA 17830, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . Conrad Weiser. Weiser was highly respected in both Native American tribes and the colonial governments. (Submitted on December 13, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 28, 2008
2. Line Mountain A.K.A. Mahanoy Mountain Marker
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 1,279 times since then and 82 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 13, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
