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

Conewango

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 22, 2015

1. Conewango Marker

Inscription. Mid-18th century Seneca village located on site of present Warren. First mentioned by Bonnecamps, in 1749, as composed of 12 or 13 cabins. Name in Iroquois means "below the riffles."

Erected 1947 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1749.

Location. 41° 50.621′ N, 79° 8.408′ W. Marker is in Warren, Pennsylvania, in Warren County. Marker is at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue (Business U.S. 6) and Water Street, on the left when traveling east on Pennsylvania Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Warren PA 16365, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Struthers Library Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); Warren County (approx. half a mile away); Warren Suspension Bridge (approx. half a mile away); Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (approx. half a mile away); Struthers-Wetmore-Schimmelfeng House (approx. half a mile away); Celoron's Expedition (approx. half a mile away); In Honor

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(approx. half a mile away); Under Three Flags (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Warren.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 22, 2015

2. Conewango 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 511 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 25, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.