Baden in Beaver County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Site of First Mass
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, September 12, 2015
1. Site of First Mass Marker
Near here at the Indian Village of Logstown, Reverand Father Joseph De Bonnecamps, S.J. celebrated the first Holy Catholic mass in Beaver County August 9, 1749. The mass marked the beginning of Christianity in Beaver County.
Erected by Beaver County Historical Research & Landmarks Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania - Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1749.
Location. 40° 37.605′ N, 80° 13.773′ W. Marker is in Baden, Pennsylvania, in Beaver County. It is at the intersection of Logan Road and Ohio River Boulevard (Pennsylvania Route 65), on the right when traveling east on Logan Road. 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: Hill Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Down The Ohio (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Hill Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Logstown (a few steps from this marker); Anthony Wayne's Camp (approx. 0.2 miles away); Legionville
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More about this marker. Marker was originally located on Logan Lane across PA 65, it was moved sometime in 2015 to its current location.
Also see . . . Beaver County Historical Research & Landmarks Foundation. Foundation website homepage (Submitted on November 14, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, September 12, 2015
2. Site of First Mass Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,620 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 12, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
