Easton in Northampton County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

David Martin's Ferry

Photographed by Paul Crumlish, April 4, 2010

1. David Martin's Ferry Marker

Inscription. Operated at "The Forks" on grants received in 1739 and 1741. It was an important link on a main route to the west until 1806. Transported troops and supplies in the Revolutionary War.

Erected 1953 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural Features • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1739.

Location. 40° 41.383′ N, 75° 12.333′ W. Marker is in Easton, Pennsylvania, in Northampton County. It is on Larry Holmes Drive (Pennsylvania Route 611) 0.1 miles south of Northampton Street ( Route 248), on the left when traveling south. The marker is set back from the road side in the narrow riverside path. But still visible from the road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Easton PA 18042, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania and in Lehigh 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: Larry Holmes (a few steps from this marker); The Peace Candle and America's First Christmas Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Easton! (about 500 feet away, measured in a

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direct line); Phoenix Hose Company (about 600 feet away); Northampton County (about 700 feet away); Mid-Atlantic Highlands (about 700 feet away); Delaware Canal (about 700 feet away); Connecting Communities Across the Delaware River (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Easton.

Wide view of the David Martin's Ferry Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Paul Crumlish, April 4, 2010

2. Wide view of the David Martin's Ferry Marker

Looking across the Forks of the Delaware (the confluence of the Delaware and Lehigh Rivers) toward Phillipsburg, New Jersey. Here David Martin plied his trade as a ferryman.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,255 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 14, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.