Historical Markers and War Memorials in West Alexander, Pennsylvania
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Alexander Burns
Died January 12, 1826, Age 87
Jane Carroll Burns
His wife, died
September 22, 1838, Age 78
The remains of Alexander and Jane Carroll Burns which formerly laid in the old Seceder Graveyard at West Alexander, . . . — — Map (db m223389) HM
Site 3 miles north. Built about 1780 by Jacob Miller, Sr. Rendezvous for settlers of the Dutch Fork area. Here, March 31, 182, Ann Hupp led a heroic defense against attacking Indians. — — Map (db m40051) HM
The site of this fortified blockhouse, built during the Revolution by Abraham Rice was about six miles north on Buffalo Creek. It was attacked by a force of Indians in September, 1782, but withstood the siege. — — Map (db m9293) HM