Susquehanna Township near Harrisburg in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Early Transportation
Locally, the Susquehanna River and nearby mountains acted as barriers encouraging travelers to move along the river's edge. People traveled on these paths and on the river. Native Americans used dugout canoes.
The History of Transportation at Fort Hunter
Because the river and mountains create a corridor, travelers have always passed through Fort Hunter. Etched on these lands is the history of transportation in the United States.
[Captions:]
This view shows the geological confines of the mountains and river.
This map of Indian trails is from "Indian Paths of Pennsylvania".
This map of Indian trails depicts the Susquehanna Trail that passed through Fort Hunter.
Native American stone artifacts found at Fort Hunter and along much of the Susquehanna, indicate how well populated and traveled these areas were.
Erected by Dauphin County Parks & Recreation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Roads & Vehicles • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 40° 20.59′ N, 76° 54.452′ W. Marker is near Harrisburg
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania, specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, and in the Susquehanna Valley. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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: Roads (here, next to this marker); The Canal (a few steps from this marker); The Railroad (within shouting distance of this marker); Highways (within shouting distance of this marker); Greenways (within shouting distance of this marker); The Everhart Covered Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); The Stable (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Hunter (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harrisburg.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 162 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 4, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
