East Fairfield Township near Cochranton in Crawford County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

French Creek

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, October 21, 2012

1. French Creek Marker

Inscription. The Riviere aux Boeufs of the French, renamed by George Washington in 1753. It had an important part in the French and Indian War and the settlement of northwestern Pennsylvania.

Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1753.

Location. 41° 33.479′ N, 80° 6.504′ W. Marker is near Cochranton, Pennsylvania, in Crawford County. It is in East Fairfield Township. It is at the intersection of Meadville Road (U.S. 322) and McCracken Road, on the right when traveling west on Meadville Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 643 US-322, Cochranton PA 16314, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northwestern Pennsylvania

and in Greater Erie. 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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: French Creek Feeder (approx. 1.7 miles away); McFate Archaeological Site (approx. 3.9 miles away); a different marker also named French Creek (approx. 3.9 miles away); a different marker also named French Creek (approx. 3.9 miles away); George Washington Actually Slept Near Here! (approx. 3.9

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miles away); Cochranton Boat Launch (approx. 3.9 miles away); a different marker also named French Creek Feeder (approx. 4 miles away); M60A1 (approx. 5.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cochranton.

More about this marker. Marker is a little spanked, leaning on its post, and it's almost overgrown with brush.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, October 21, 2012

2. French Creek Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 722 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 21, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.