East Lackawannock Township in Mercer in Mercer County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Pandenarium

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 28, 2023

1. Pandenarium Marker

Inscription. Arriving in November 1854, 63 African Americans settled an agricultural community north of Indian Run. Freed through manumission by Va. plantation owner Dr. Charles Everett, many of these formerly enslaved men and women worked to purchase the freedom of others. Abolitionist-built houses on land provided by Everett awaited them. Archaeological investigations have uncovered their stories of hard-fought freedom, collaboration, and perseverance.

Erected 2019 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Anthropology & Archaeology. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1854.

Location. 41° 11.311′ N, 80° 14.478′ W. Marker is in Mercer, Pennsylvania, in Mercer County. It is in East Lackawannock Township. Marker is at the intersection of Perry Highway (U.S. 19) and New Castle Road, on the right when traveling south on Perry Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mercer PA 16137, 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 crow flies. General Hugh Mercer (approx. 2.7 miles away); The Mercer Soldiers Orphans School

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(approx. 2.7 miles away); Mercer County (approx. 2.7 miles away); Johnston Tavern (approx. 2.8 miles away); Neshannock Potato (approx. 5½ miles away); Westminster College (approx. 6.6 miles away); East Diamond (approx. 6.6 miles away); West Diamond (approx. 6.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mercer.

Also see . . . Pandenarium: Unearthing Black Settlers’ Stories. (Submitted on July 28, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 28, 2023

2. Pandenarium Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 97 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 28, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.