Susquehanna Township near Harrisburg in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Simon Girty (17411818)
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 1, 2007
1. Simon Girty (1741-1818) Marker
Frontiersman known as the Great Renegade was born nearby. Captured by Indians, 1756, he lived among the Senecas and learned their language and culture. Following his release, he became an interpreter for the American army; deserted in 1778. Afterwards he led British and Native American war parties against frontier settlements. Hostile to the U.S. in War of 1812. Regarded as a loyalists by some and a white savage by others, he remains controversial. He died in Canada.
Erected 2001 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • War of 1812 • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1756.
Location. 40° 20.51′ N, 76° 54.554′ W. Marker is near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in Dauphin County. It is in Susquehanna Township. It is at the intersection of North Front Street (Alternate U.S. 322) and Fort Hunter Road, on the right when traveling south on North Front Street. It is approximately half a mile north of Rockville Bridge, on the grounds of Fort Hunter Park. Touch for map
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Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania, specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, and in the Susquehanna Valley. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fort Hunter (here, next to this marker); Pennsylvania Slavery (within shouting distance of this marker); United States Slavery (within shouting distance of this marker); Slavery at Fort Hunter (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fort Hunter (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harrisburg.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Fort Hunter (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Simon Girty's life as a renagade.
Also see . . .
1. Simon Girty. Virtualology website entry (Submitted on July 8, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. Simon Girty - Behind the Marker. Explore PA History website entry (Submitted on July 19, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
3. Simon Girty. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on February 21, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 1, 2007
2. The Simon Girty and Fort Hunter Markers are Near the Park Entrance
Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,823 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 8, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
