KEYSER CREEK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member unimoggers
N 41° 23.260 W 075° 42.292
18T E 441068 N 4582032
Brave souls!
Waymark Code: WMW97
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/24/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member The Leprechauns
Views: 54

Marker Text:
At this point was established the first white settlement in Lackawanna County. In 1769, Timothy Keys, Solomon Hocksey, Andrew Hickman built homes here. In July, 1778, Keys and others were slain by Indians. The Creek is named for Keys.
Marker Name: Keyser Creek

County: Lackawanna

Date Dedicated: 09/02/1948

Marker Type: Roadside

Location: Main St. (SR 3013), Taylor

Category: Government & Politics, Native American, Government & Politics 18th Century

Website: [Web Link]

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