Loyalsock Township near Garden View in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

William Hepburn

Born in Ireland 1753, died June 25, 1821, came to America 1773

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 8, 2021

1. William Hepburn Marker

Inscription.
He was Lieutenant Colonel of PA Militia, 3rd Battalion, Captain of Fifth Company 4th Battalion, was commander of Fort Muncy at the time of the Big Runaway and the Flight to Sunbury was under his direction, July 1778. Brigadier General of the 1st Brigade, North’D, Lycoming and Luzerne Counties, April 19, 1800. Major Gen. of the 10th Division, composed of Lycoming, Tioga, Potter, Jefferson, McKean and Clearfield Counties.

First State Senator from Lycoming Co., First Associate Judge, First President Judge, of Lycoming Co., First merchant, first Master Blue Lodge Free and Accepted Masons, No. 106. An outstanding pioneer in the development of Williamsport, PA. He was instrumental in establishing the City as the county seat of Lycoming Co., PA.

Erected 1933 by Lycoming Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1753.

Location. 41° 15.078′ N,

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77° 2.427′ W. Marker is near Garden View, Pennsylvania, in Lycoming County. It is in Loyalsock Township. It can be reached from the intersection of Wildwood Boulevard and Cemetery Street, on the left when traveling north. William Hepburn marker and gravesite are located on the west side of Wildwood Cemetery, near Lycoming Creek. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1151 Cemetery Street, Williamsport PA 17701, 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) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Civil War Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); John M. McMinn (approx. ¼ mile away); Louise Larzelere Chatham (approx.

William Hepburn Memorial & Gravesite image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 8, 2021

2. William Hepburn Memorial & Gravesite

0.6 miles away); Lycoming County War Memorial (approx. ¾ mile away); Bowman Field (approx. ¾ mile away); "Major" and "Jimmy" Gehron (approx. ¾ mile away); Carl E. Stotz (approx. ¾ mile away); Carl E. Stotz Field (approx. ¾ mile away).

Also see . . .
1. William Hepburn called the ‘father’ of Lycoming County. The name Hepburn is seen throughout Lycoming County, given to streets, school buildings and municipalities. In big white letters, “Hepburn” is prominent on a green highway sign near the Wegmans and the Market Street overpass on Route 180 in Williamsport. In 1804, when part of Loyalsock Township decided to break away, the citizens decided to call the municipality Hepburn. (Submitted on July 21, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. William Hepburn (Find-a-Grave). Following the American Revolution, Hepburn bought about 300 acres within the boundaries of present-day Williamsport. He became a farmer, a distiller, merchant and, later, a Justice of the Peace. (Submitted on July 21, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

William Hepburn Headstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 8, 2021

3. William Hepburn Headstone

Col.
Wm. Hepburn
Pa. Mil.
Rev. War.

Lodge Lodge 106 F & AM Bicentennial Plaque image. Click for full size.

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4. Lodge Lodge 106 F & AM Bicentennial Plaque

(mounted directly below DAR marker)
In our bicentennial year 2006
Lodge 106 F & AM salutes the
Founding Father
William Hepburn PM
Instituted March 3, 1806
Constituted July 6, 1806
Dedicated by Lodge 106 F & AM
May 7, 2006

William Hepburn Free Masonry Marker image. Click for full size.

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5. William Hepburn Free Masonry Marker

(mounted on ground in front of memorial)
William Hepburn
Father of Free Masonry
in Lycoming County
Warrant Master Lodge 106
1806
Erected by Lodge 106, 1995

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 8, 2021

6. William Hepburn Memorial & Gravesite

(looking east • Wildwood Cemetery in background)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 848 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 20, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.