KEYSER CREEK
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N 41° 23.260 W 075° 42.292
18T E 441068 N 4582032
Quick Description: Brave souls!
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/24/2006 8:21:03 AM
Waymark Code: WMW97
Views: 54
Long Description:
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
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