Baden in Beaver County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Logstown
(1725 - 1758)
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, February 12, 2011
1. Logstown DAR Marker
June 11, 1752, the Treaty of Logstown was made between the Iroquois Indians and the Virginians, giving the latter the right to build a fort and establish a trading post at the forks of the Ohio (Pittsburgh)
Major George Washington held councils at Logstown with Tanacharison, Scarouaday, Shingas and other Indian chiefs, November 24 to 30, 1753 while on his important mission to Fort LeBoeuf.
Erected 1932 by Daughters of the American Revolution-Fort McIntosh Chapter.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers • War, French and Indian. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1956.
Location. 40° 37.376′ N, 80° 13.599′ W. Marker is in Baden, Pennsylvania,
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Pittsburgh. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, and in the Ohio River Valley. 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: Legionville (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Logstown (a few steps from this marker); Legionville Monument (a few steps from this marker); Legion of the United States Encampment (a few steps from this marker); Anthony Wayne's Camp (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of First Mass (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hill Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); Down The Ohio (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baden.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Logstown (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . .
1. Logstown, on the Ohio. (Submitted on February 15, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. The Treaty of Logg's Town, 1752. American Indian Treaties Portal website entry (Submitted on November 27, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, February 12, 2011
2. Logstown DAR Marker
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, February 12, 2011
3. Logstown/Legionville Historic Park & Center
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 14, 2011
4. Logstown Marker
View of the historical marker looking south along Duss Avenue.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 14, 2011
5. Logstown Marker
View of the historical marker looking north along Duss Avenue.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 14, 2011
6. Logstown Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 2,632 times since then and 90 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 15, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 3, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
