
Celeron's Expedition
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kcepenn
N 41° 50.689 W 079° 08.954
17T E 653650 N 4634202
This sign commemorates the French Expedition exploring this area in 1749.
Waymark Code: WMDEH
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/25/2006
Views: 78
In 1749 a French force under Celoron de Blainville entered the Ohio valley by way of Chautauqua Lake and Conewango Creek. A lead plate was buried at the mouth of the Conewango claiming the area for France.
Marker Name: Celoron's Expedition
 County: Warren
 Date Dedicated: 10/23/1947
 Marker Type: Roadside
 Location: Pennsylvania Ave. (Business U.S. 6) at Hickory St., Warren
 Category: Exploration, Government & Politics, Government & Politics 18th Century
 Website: Not listed

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