Historical Markers and War Memorials in Baden, Pennsylvania
Beaver is the county seat for Beaver County
Baden is in Beaver County
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Lewis wrote in his journal, “At nine o’clock reached Logtown Riffle,
unloaded and with much difficulty got over. But were detained for
four hours.” He noted "the hills on either side of the Ohio are from 3
to 400 feet,” running parallel on each . . . — — Map (db m176897) HM
This cemetery was originally part of the Depreciation Lands (Leet's District), Tract #22, and was surveyed by Daniel Leet in 1785. Known as "McKean", it was patented to Governor Thomas McKean for his service in the American Revolution. After his . . . — — Map (db m46823) HM
Founded 1819 by Jonathan Hill.
Redoubt and blockhouse of Legion
Ville Cantonment located in sw
corner. Indian burial mound on
western edge of cemetery.
Two veterans of the American
Revolution and seven union
soldiers are interred here. — — Map (db m176898) HM
On the plateau, southwest of this spot, was
situated the camp of the army of General Anthony Wayne. This army, known as the Legion of the United States, encamped at this place when on the expedition against the Indians west of the Ohio from . . . — — Map (db m40299) HM
Gen. Anthony Wayne's army camped here Nov. 1792 to April 1793, preparing for the campaign which led to the Battle of Fallen Timbers with the Northwest Indians. — — Map (db m56581) HM
One of the large Indian towns on the upper Ohio was located nearby in 1727-58. Important conferences were held here between the British, French, and Indians in the struggle for the Ohio country. — — Map (db m40240) HM
An historic Indian village, was located a short distance northwest of this spot. It was founded by Shawnees and later occupied also by Delawares, Senecas, Mohawks and Wyandots. Here in 1748 Conrad Weiser, agent of Pennsylvania, negotiated a treaty . . . — — Map (db m40298) HM
Located near here was the large Indian village of Logstown 1727-1758 important conferences were held and disputes settled between British, French and Indians in the struggle for the Upper Ohio Valley Territory — — Map (db m44494) HM
A short distance southeast of this spot, along the banks of the river, was situated the village of Logstown one of the largest Indian settlements on the upper Ohio. It was the scene of many important conferences between the French, the British and . . . — — Map (db m56580) HM
On January 1, 1838, Reverend F. Winter organized the German Evangelical Reformed and Lutheran congregation, later named Saint Matthew's Lutheran Church. Original log church 1840-1855. Present church dedicated 1855. — — Map (db m49431) HM
Near here at the Indian Village of Logstown, Reverand Father Joseph De Bonnecamps, S.J. celebrated the first Holy Catholic mass in Beaver County August 9, 1749. The mass marked the beginning of Christianity in Beaver County. — — Map (db m49429) HM
