McKeesport in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Queen Aliquippa

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, September 11, 2011

1. Queen Aliquippa Marker

Inscription. An influential leader of the Seneca Nation in this area and ally of the British during the time of the French & Indian War. Encamped near here when George Washington paid respects to her, 1753. Died, 1754; according to legend, buried nearby.

Erected 2003 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • War, French and Indian • Women. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1753.

Location. 40° 21.591′ N, 79° 49.996′ W. Marker is in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. Marker can be reached from Bowman Avenue. Located in center of Highland Grove Park between Highland Avenue and Bowman Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: McKeesport PA 15132, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. War Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); John McKee and Family (approx. one mile away); John McKee (approx. one mile away); Duquesne Steel Works (approx. 1.1 miles away); Braddock's Last Encampment

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(approx. 1.1 miles away); Helen Richey (approx. 1.4 miles away); National Tube Works (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McKeesport.

Also see . . . Queen Aliquippa. Explore PA History (Submitted on September 11, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, September 11, 2011

2. Queen Aliquippa Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,715 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 11, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.