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. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Pine Creek Presbyterian Church (approx. 1½ miles away); a different marker also named Tiadaghton Elm (approx. 1½ miles away); Jersey Shore Cemetery War Memorial (approx. 1.7 miles away); a different marker also named Pine Creek Presbyterian Church (approx. 1.9 miles away); Pine Creek's Path Through History (approx. 2.1 miles away); Glacier to Gorge (approx. 2.1 miles away); 'Let's Go to the Jersey shore!' (approx. 2.4 miles away); War Memorial (approx. 2½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Avis.

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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 408 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 16, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.