Lock Haven in Clinton County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The American Revolution
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 10, 2025
1. The American Revolution Marker
During the American Revolution (1775-83), what is now Clinton County was the northern frontier of Northumberland County. In 1776, William McElhattan, Robert Love, William Dunn, and many others answered the call for independence and reported to Fort Augusta (Sunbury), where they were assigned to state militia units and to the Continental Army. COL Hugh White was given command of commissary units that supplied food and ammunition to Washington's Continental Army in the field. PVT Samuel Porter was detached from the 12th Pennsylvania Regiment to Morgan's Riflemen, an elite corps of sharpshooters who played a key role in the defeat of Burgoyne's army at Saratoga in 1777. On the home front, frequent attacks from Britain's Native American allies forced a mass exodus called "The Big Runaway of 1778." Most fled south to Fort Augusta and did not return until peace was restored in 1783.
Erected 2024 by Clinton County and Concerned Citizens and Organizations.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.
Location. 41° 8.29′ N, 77° 26.566′ W. Memorial is in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, in Clinton
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Regionally, this memorial 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: The American Civil War (here, next to this marker); World War I (a few steps from this marker); Korean War Honored Dead (a few steps from this marker); Vietnam War Honored Dead (a few steps from this marker); World War II - European Theater (a few steps from this marker); World War II - Pacific Theater (a few steps from this marker); Korean War (a few steps from this marker); Jacob Grafius House (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lock Haven.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 10, 2025
2. The American Revolution Artwork
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 10, 2025
3. The American Revolution Memorial
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 10, 2025
4. Veterans Memorial Park
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 10, 2025
5. All Gave Some - Some Gave All Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on June 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 160 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 11, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
