Near Port Allegany in McKean County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Port Allegany, PA
"Canoe Place"
The Allegewe
No white man was allowed on these trails till about 1750. An Important Rafting Center near the Bradford Oil Fields Finest Crude in the World.
Good Hunting - Good Fishing
Named by the Indians
Founded in 1815
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1750.
Location. 41° 44.659′ N, 78° 14.598′ W. Marker is near Port Allegany, Pennsylvania, in McKean County. Marker is on Port-Emporium Road (Pennsylvania Route 155) 0.1 miles north of Hamilton Road, on the right when traveling north. This is handmade marker mounted on the side of the Port Allegany-Wright's Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Port Allegany PA 16743, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Allegheny Portage (approx. 4.6 miles away); a different marker also named Port Allegany (approx. 5 miles away); Port Allegany World War Memorial (approx. 5 miles away); a different marker also named Port Allegany (approx. 5 miles away); Port Allegany Veterans Memorial (approx. 5 miles away); a different marker also named Port Allegany (approx. 5.7 miles away); Earthen Dam Spillway (approx. 9.9 miles away); Earthen Dam (approx. 9.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Allegany.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 532 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 25, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.