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Forks Township near Easton in Northampton County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Sullivan Expedition Against the Iroquois Indians

1779

 
 
Close-up of Sullivan Expedition Against the Iroquois Indians 1779 Plaque image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, April 4, 2010
1. Close-up of Sullivan Expedition Against the Iroquois Indians 1779 Plaque
Inscription. Sullivan Road over which the Army began its advance. June 18 1779.
 
Erected 1929 by The Pennsylvania Historical Commission
The Valley Forge Chapter, S.A.R.
and the City of Easton.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native AmericansWar, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the The Sullivan-Clinton Expedition Against the Iroquois Indians series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 18, 1866.
 
Location. 40° 42.357′ N, 75° 12.688′ W. Marker is near Easton, Pennsylvania, in Northampton County. It is in Forks Township. Marker is at the intersection of Knox Avenue and Sullivan Trail, on the right when traveling north on Knox Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 940 Sullivan Trail, Easton PA 18040, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sullivan Campaign (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); • G. Herbert McCracken Gate • (approx. 0.4 miles away); Thomas B. Holloway, M.D. (approx. 0.4 miles away); • Edward E. "Hook" Mylin • (approx. 0.4 miles away); Honored French Soldiers Who Died at Yorktown (approx. 0.4 miles away); Wilson Baughman Gaither '15 (approx. 0.4 miles
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away); Alumni Memorial Plaza (approx. 0.4 miles away); World War Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Easton.
 
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.
 
Sullivan Expedition Against the Iroquois Indians 1779 Plaque image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, April 4, 2010
2. Sullivan Expedition Against the Iroquois Indians 1779 Plaque
Wide view of the Sullivan Expedition Against the Iroquois Indians 1779 Plaque image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, April 4, 2010
3. Wide view of the Sullivan Expedition Against the Iroquois Indians 1779 Plaque
 
 
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