Near Luthersburg in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Big Spring

Photographed By Jenn Wintermantel, May 27, 2013

1. The Big Spring Marker

Inscription. Former camping place at the junction of two Indian paths: the Great Shamokin, running from Sunbury to Kittanning; and the path to Venango, now Franklin. During War of 1812, Maj. McClelland's force camped here. Spring is 60 yards SW.

Erected 1950 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Roads & Vehicles • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.

Location. 41° 3.037′ N, 78° 43.497′ W. Marker is near Luthersburg, Pennsylvania, in Clearfield County. Marker is on Shamokin Trail (Pennsylvania Route 410) 0.2 miles west of Church Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Luthersburg PA 15848, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. This Tablet Marks the Junction (approx. half a mile away); Richard H. Burfoot (approx. 0.8 miles away); Old State Road (approx. 4.8 miles away); DuBois (approx. 4.9 miles away); Snowshoe/Packersville Turnpike (approx. 6½ miles away); Grampian (approx. 8½ miles

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away); Union Soldiers & Sailors Memorial (approx. 9 miles away); Rev. A.W. Tozer (approx. 10.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Luthersburg.

Photographed By Jenn Wintermantel, May 27, 2013

2. The Big Spring 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 634 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 28, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.