Athens in Bradford County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Fort Sullivan
Photographed by Craig Swain, May 30, 2010
1. Fort Sullivan Marker
within the confines of
Fort Sullivan
were buried
August 14 1779
several soldiers
killed the previous day
in a skirmish at
Chemung
as attested
by Solomon Talada
soldier in the ranks
who returned
to live in Athens
the rest of his life
This statement
was corroborated
by finding skeletons
previous to 1839
Erected 1929 by Pennsylvanai Historical Commission and the Tioga Point Chapter, D.A.R.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1779.
Location. 41° 56.917′ N, 76° 30.924′ W. Marker is in Athens, Pennsylvania, in Bradford County. It is at the intersection of South Main Street and Tioga Street (Pennsylvania Highway 199), on the right when traveling north on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Athens PA 18810, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is 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: A different marker also named Fort Sullivan (within shouting distance of this marker); Carrying Path (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Fort Sullivan
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Photographed by Craig Swain, May 30, 2010
2. Fort Sullivan Marker
Photographed by Craig Swain, May 30, 2010
3. Fort Sullivan Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,357 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 17, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
