Hampden Township near Mechanicsburg in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

George Croghan

(c. 1718-1782)

Photographed By Laura Klotz, February 25, 2023

1. George Croghan Marker

Inscription. Irish immigrant and land speculator who launched one of the largest and most effective British trade networks in America in the 1740s. From his original trading post on this site, Croghan expanded as far as the French-controlled Ohio Country. He learned Native American languages and customs to gain a source for furs, in high demand in Europe. For three decades, he was a key negotiator for the British at Indian conferences.

Erected 2020 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration • Industry & Commerce • Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1782.

Location. 40° 15.048′ N, 76° 59.136′ W. Marker is near Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. It is in Hampden Township. Marker is on Skyport Road, 0.3 miles west of South Deerfield Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 Skyport Rd, Mechanicsburg PA 17050, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Oliver Pollock (approx. one mile away); Sporting Hill (approx. 1.2 miles away); a different marker also

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named Sporting Hill (approx. 1.2 miles away); Gettysburg Campaign (approx. 1.2 miles away); Silver Spring Presbyterian Church (approx. 1.4 miles away); Peace Church (approx. 1.6 miles away); a different marker also named Gettysburg Campaign (approx. 1.9 miles away); a different marker also named Peace Church (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mechanicsburg.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 25, 2023

2. George Croghan Marker

Trading Post image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Laura Klotz, February 25, 2023

3. Trading Post

This was George Croghan's first trading post, built in 1753. It is a private residence today.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2023, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 394 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 26, 2023, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on February 26, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on February 26, 2023, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.