Near East Hickory in Forest County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Indian Paths
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, September 3, 2012
1. Indian Paths Marker
Across the river here paths led over the hills to Oil Creek. Each year, in spring, the Indians used to travel westward to gather petroleum from the oil pits, boil maple sugar and make bark canoes.Erected 1947 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list.
Location. 41° 32.755′ N, 79° 25.898′ W. Marker is near East Hickory, Pennsylvania, in Forest County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 62 and River Haven Road, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 62. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: East Hickory PA 16321, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Hickory Town (approx. 1.1 miles away); Howard Zahniser (approx. 2 miles away); Goschgoschink (approx. 2.1 miles away); Damascus (approx. 2.8 miles away); Lawunakhannek
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Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, September 3, 2012
2. Indian Paths Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 575 times since then and 98 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 3, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
