Azilum
Posted by: Don.Morfe
N 41° 43.835 W 076° 17.836
18T E 392110 N 4620676
The broad plain which can be seen from this point was the site, 1793-1803, of the French refugee colony.
Waymark Code: WM12H6B
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/28/2020
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Azilum- The broad plain which can be seen from this point was the site, 1793-1803, of the French refugee colony. The Great House, built for Marie Antoinette and her son, was there and an entire village founded.
Marker Name: Azilum
County: Bradford
Date Dedicated: 05/12/1947
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: US 6, 4.5 miles N of Wyalusing at Marie Antoinette lookout
Category: Cities & Towns, Early Settlement, Ethnic & Immigration
Website: [Web Link]
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