Rose Valley in Delaware County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Great Trail
— Susquehannock Indian Beaver Road & Trade Route —
Photographed By Keith S Smith, March 14, 2014
1. The Great Trail Marker
Minquas or Susquehanna Indians Susquehanna to the Schuylkill crossed Ridley Creek at Long Point 484 yards to the south. Thousands of beaver skins yearly were carried down to the first Dutch and Swedish Settlers on the Delaware.
Erected 1926 by The Pennsylvania Historical Commission and the Borough of Rose Valley.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Native Americans • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 39° 53.896′ N, 75° 23.25′ W. Marker was in Rose Valley, Pennsylvania, in Delaware County. Marker was at the intersection of Rose Valley Road and Traymore Lane, on the right when traveling south on Rose Valley Road. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 48 Rose Valley Rd, Media PA 19063, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Minquas' Path (here, next to this marker); Rose Valley Historic District (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mildred Scott Olmsted (about 400 feet away);
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
Also see . . .
1. Great Minquas Path (Great Trail). Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 17, 2014, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.)
2. Map of Minquas Trail - Explore PA History. (Submitted on March 17, 2014, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.)
Additional commentary.
1. The Great Minquas Path:
The Great Minquas Path was a 17th-century trade route or Beaver Road that ran through southeastern Pennsylvania. It starts on the Susquehanna River, near both Peach Bottom and Conestoga, on the Conestoga creek and continues east through the towns of Gap and West Chester, in Chester County. And then continues through the Rose Valley in Delaware County to the Schuylkill River,
Photographed By Keith S Smith, March 14, 2014
2. The Great Trail Marker - Roadside
— Submitted March 17, 2014, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.
2. Marker and statue have been stolen.
The Rose Valley Borough is offering a $5,000 reward for the recovery of this bronze beaver statue and historical plaque that was stolen on Monday, April 5th.
— Submitted April 9, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
Photographed By Keith S Smith, March 14, 2014
3. The Great Trail Marker & Beaver
The great trail was an early trade route known as "Beaversrede" or Beaver Road
Photographed By Keith S Smith, March 14, 2014
4. Bronze Beaver
The bronze beaver sculpture is the work of sculptor Albert Laessle.
Photographed By Keith S Smith, March 14, 2014
5. Minquas & The Great Trail Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2014, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 840 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 17, 2014, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
