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

Azilum

Photographed by Don Morfe, October 13, 2015

1. Azilum Marker

Inscription. The broad plain which can be seen from this point was the site, 1793-1803, of the French refugee colony. The Great House, built for Marie Antoinette and her son, was there and an entire village founded.

Erected 1947 by Pennsylvania Historical & 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 1793.

Location. 41° 43.838′ N, 76° 17.833′ W. Marker is in Wyalusing, Pennsylvania, in Bradford County. It is on Grand Army of the Republic Hwy (US 6). The marker is located on the Marie Antoinette Scenic Overlook. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wyalusing PA 18853, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

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: Asylum (within shouting distance of this marker); Camptown Races (approx. ¼ mile away); Lime Hill (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Battle of Lime Hill (approx. 0.6 miles away); Limehill Battlefield / Joseph Elliott (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Asylum (approx. ¾ mile away); Ferry Bell (approx. 0.8 miles away); Wagon House (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wyalusing.

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1. French Azilum. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on September 13, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. Azilum. MarkerQuest website entry (Submitted on July 26, 2025, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed by Don Morfe, October 13, 2015

2. Azilum Marker

Scenic Overlook image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, October 13, 2015

3. Scenic Overlook

Sign at the entrance to the Overlook image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, October 13, 2015

4. Sign at the entrance to the Overlook

Credits. This page was last revised on September 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 613 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 7, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.