Near Avis in Clinton County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Tiadaghton Elm

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel

1. Tiadaghton Elm Marker

Inscription. Here, on July 4, 1776, the pioneer settlers of the West Branch resolved independence from Britain. This historic tree still stands about two miles from here at the junction of the Susquehanna and Pine Creek.

Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1776.

Location. 41° 11.677′ N, 77° 17.997′ W. Marker is near Avis, Pennsylvania, in Clinton County. It is at the intersection of Frank D. O'Reilly Highway (U.S. 220) and Tiadaghton Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Frank D. O'Reilly Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Avis PA 17721, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Pennsylvania Wilds

and in the Susquehanna Valley.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois)

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Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: In the Beginning (approx. 1.1 miles away); Altered States (approx. 1.1 miles away); Fair Play in the Wild West (approx. 1.1 miles away); Restoration and Renewal (approx. 1.1 miles away); Pine Creek Valley — A Story of Transformations (approx. 1.1 miles away); Continuing Commitment (approx. 1.1 miles away); Discover the Lumber Heritage Region (approx. 1.1 miles away); Pine Creek Presbyterian Church (approx. 1½ miles away).

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel

2. Tiadaghton Elm Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 986 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 16, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.