Baden in Beaver County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Legion of the United States Encampment
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, February 12, 2011
1. Legion of the United States Encampment Marker
On the plateau, southwest of this spot, was situated the camp of the army of General Anthony Wayne. This army, known as the Legion of the United States, encamped at this place when on the expedition against the Indians west of the Ohio from November 1792 until April 1793. The expedition resulted in the Treaty of Greenville, which was signed in the summer of 1795.
Erected 1918 by Pennsylvania Historical Commission, Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Peace • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1792.
Location. 40° 37.365′ N, 80° 13.592′ W. Marker is in Baden, Pennsylvania, in Beaver County. It is at the intersection of Duss Avenue and Anthony Wayne Drive, on the left when traveling north on Duss Avenue. Located at Logstown/Legionville Historic Park & Center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baden PA 15005, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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 Monument (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Logstown (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Logstown (a few steps from this marker); Legionville (within shouting distance
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. Logstown (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . .
1. Legion of the United States. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on August 21, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Summer 1795: The Treaty of Greenville creates an uneasy peace. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on August 21, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, February 12, 2011
2. Legion of the United States Encampment Marker
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, February 12, 2011
3. Logstown/Legionville Historic Park & Center
Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,495 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 15, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
