Susquehanna in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Susquehannock People

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 25, 2021

1. Susquehannock People Marker

Inscription.
These Iroquoian-speaking Native Americans
established their towns along branches of the
Susquehanna River that facilitated travel, trade,
fish and water. The Susquehannock's [sic] lived
in fortified cities composed of 60-80 foot-long
houses. The society was a confederacy made of up to
20 tribes. The Susquehannock's [sic] were typically
farmers and traders and remained independent
until the 1600s.

Erected 2019 by Susquehanna Community Development Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 41° 56.752′ N, 75° 36.211′ W. Marker is in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, in Susquehanna County. Marker is at the intersection of Franklin Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 92/171) and Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 171), on the right when traveling south on Franklin Avenue. Marker is in the "Pocket Park," former location of the Post Office/Persons' building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Susquehanna PA 18847, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Agriculture (here, next to this marker); Railroad (a few steps from this marker); Bluestone Mining (a few steps from this

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marker); Community Veteran's Service Board (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Commemorating 300th Birthday of Pennsylvania (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Susquehanna.

Also see . . .
1. Susquehannock Culture. Susquehanna National Heritage Area website entry (Submitted on January 30, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

2. The Susquehannock/ Conestoga People: History, Culture and Affiliations. YouTube video entry (23m 40s) (Submitted on January 30, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

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via Sunbury: A History, unknown

2. Susquehannock People

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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 25, 2021

3. Susquehannock People Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 171 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 30, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on December 27, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on January 30, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.