Smethport in McKean County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Smethport
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, August 31, 2012
1. Smethport Marker
County seat for McKean County since 1807, when land agent Francis King surveyed town lots. The first cabin was built in 1811 by Arnold Hunter; but permanent settlement was delayed until 1822. First courthouse built in 1827.
Erected 1948 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1807.
Location. 41° 48.579′ N, 78° 26.847′ W. Marker is in Smethport, Pennsylvania, in McKean County. It is at the intersection of West Main Street (U.S. 6), on the right when traveling west on West Main Street. Located on right side of front steps of McKean County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Smethport PA 16749, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northwestern Pennsylvania and specifically in the Pennsylvania Wilds. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. 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: American Legion Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); McKean County (a few steps from this marker); "The Bucktails" (a few steps from this marker); 4 Courthouses on Smethport's "Public Square" (a few steps from this marker); McKean County Civil War Monument
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Also see . . . Welcome to Smethport, Pennsylvania. Town website homepage (Submitted on September 3, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, August 31, 2012
2. Smethport Marker
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner
3. Smethport Marker
Wide view of marker showing McKean County Courthouse in background
Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 625 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 3, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on December 25, 2016, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
