Burlington in Bradford County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Tom Jack
A Friend of the White Man
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 8, 2023
1. Tom Jack Marker
Inscription.
Tom Jack. A Friend of the White Man.
In May, 1790, Abraham DeWitt and his brother Isaac, with James McKean, came from "Johnny Cake Hollow," Chemung County, N.Y. to the mouth of Sugar Creek (Oscalui). They made their way up the creek to the present borough of Burlington. Here they met Tom Jack, an Iroquois Indian, whose cabin was on Oscalui Creek, opposite what is now known as "Tom Jack Creek." He made them welcome and together they explored the surrounding country. When other settlers arrived, Tom Jack also befriended them, and made salt for the settlers. He was born at Logan's Gap on the Juniata River. Many years later he returned to that region and died there..
In May, 1790, Abraham DeWitt and his brother Isaac, with James McKean, came from "Johnny Cake Hollow," Chemung County, N.Y. to the mouth of Sugar Creek (Oscalui). They made their way up the creek to the present borough of Burlington. Here they met Tom Jack, an Iroquois Indian, whose cabin was on Oscalui Creek, opposite what is now known as "Tom Jack Creek." He made them welcome and together they explored the surrounding country. When other settlers arrived, Tom Jack also befriended them, and made salt for the settlers. He was born at Logan's Gap on the Juniata River. Many years later he returned to that region and died there.
Erected by Bradford County Historical Society and David Paine.
Location. 41° 46.86′ N, 76° 36.296′ W. Marker is in Burlington, Pennsylvania, in Bradford County. Marker is at the intersection of Roosevelt Highway and Mac Road (Local Route 4007), on the left when traveling east on Roosevelt Highway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 34 Roosevelt Highway, Burlington PA 18814, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the
Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 8, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
