Oil City in Venango County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
In Memory of Cornplanter
1735 - 1836
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 1, 2013
1. In Memory of Cornplanter Marker
Chief of the Seneca Indians
Who for services rendered the State of Pennsylvania at the close of the Revolution was created by Governor Mifflin in 1789 the land on which this part of Oil City is situated.
Erected by Putnam-King Chapter D.A.R.,.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1789.
Location. 41° 26.03′ N, 79° 42.513′ W. Marker is in Oil City, Pennsylvania, in Venango County. Marker is at the intersection of Seneca Street and Center Street (Pennsylvania Route 8), on the right when traveling south on Seneca Street. On the east face of the former Oil City National Bank building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oil City PA 16301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Patrick C. Boyle (within shouting distance of this marker); Cornplanter (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Lockhart (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jacob J. Vandergrift (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Cornplanter (about 700
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Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 1, 2013
2. In Memory of Cornplanter Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 501 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 1, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
