Historical Marker

Tiadaghton Elm

PA 220 northbound, just SW of exit 120 (PA44 N, Pine Creek), NE of Avis · NE of Avis · Clinton

Inscription

Here July 4, 1776, pioneer settlers of the West Branch resolved independence from Britain. This historic tree still stands about two miles from here at the junction of the Susquehanna and Pine Creek.

Location

AddressPA 220 northbound, just SW of exit 120 (PA44 N, Pine Creek), NE of Avis

CityNE of Avis

CountyClinton

StatePennsylvania

Coordinates41.194590, -77.299840

Sources

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

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