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

Tiadaghton Elm

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, May 27, 2013

1. Tiadaghton Elm Marker

Inscription. Under this huge Elm, July 4, 1776, resolves declaring independence were drawn, prior to news of action by Congress at Philadelphia. This was an expression of the spirit common to the frontier and led by the famous Fair Play men.

Erected 1947 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1776.

Location. 41° 10.803′ N, 77° 16.711′ W. Marker is in Avis, Pennsylvania, in Clinton County. It can be reached from the intersection of River Road and Local Route 436. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Avis PA 17721, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Pennsylvania Wilds

and in the Susquehanna Valley.

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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Pine Creek Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Jersey Shore Cemetery War Memorial (approx. 1.4 miles away); a different marker also named Tiadaghton Elm (approx. 1½ miles away); a different marker also named Pine Creek Presbyterian Church (approx. 1.8 miles away); 'Let's Go to the Jersey shore!' (approx.

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2 miles away); War Memorial (approx. 2 miles away); Spanish-American War Memorial (approx. 2 miles away); Major Keennan Post No. 349 G.A.R. Memorial (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Avis.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, May 27, 2013

2. Tiadaghton Elm Marker

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, May 27, 2013

3. Tiadaghton Elm Marker

Under this elm, on July 4, 1776, resolves declaring independence were drawn prior to news of action by Congress at Philadelphia. This was an expression of the spirit common to the frontier and led by the Fair Play Men.
Site granted by the Grant Bower Family
Memorial placed by B.P.O.Elks #1057
Jersey Shore, PA.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, May 27, 2013

4. Tiadaghton Elm Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,872 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 28, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.