An early Shawnee Indian village located at the site of present Tarentum. It was named for Pierre (Peter) Chartier, who had a trading post here from 1734 to 1743. He was the son of Martin Chartier, a French explorer. Several heavily traveled Indian . . . — — Map (db m113320) HM
In honor and memory of
Henry Marie Brackenridge
May 11, 1786 - Jan. 18, 1871
Lawyer - Congressman - Judge - Author
Founder of the
Borough of Tarentum
Which was named after an ancient Greek city-state and laid . . . — — Map (db m281971) HM
In honor of those who served in the
Korean and Vietnam Wars
In honor of all Veterans
who served in Korea
1950 - 1954
In honor of all Veterans
who served in Vietnam
1965 - 1973 — — Map (db m281585) WM
Built in 1783 by Cpt. Robert Orr.
This was built in the town of Tarentum for protection of the traders.
At the time Tarentum was known as a resting area for hunters and traders.
The blockhouse had a trap door and no windows, just peep holes . . . — — Map (db m113321) HM
Built 1892
Raised, relocated, and extensively remodeled 1913 to 1916.
Passenger arrivals included Kit Carson, Chief Irontail, Wm. Jennings Bryan, Carrie Nation and President Wm. H. Taft. — — Map (db m281976) HM
First resident of Tarentum
killed in Vietnam
[Emblems, left to right, are]
Bronze Star Medal with Valor
First Infantry Division Emblem
Combat Infantry Badge
Purple Heart Medal — — Map (db m281536) HM
There is no more fitting tribute to the glory of these,
our sons and daughters than the memory we cherish of
their sacrifice to preserve our America's freedom.
May their courageous deeds be forever remembered
[Roll of Honored . . . — — Map (db m281522) WM
