C. Frederick Post
Inscription
Sent by Provincial officials to draw Indian friendship away from the French, the Moravian missionary held councils at Kuskuskies Towns, August to November, 1758. His work, and the threat of Gen. Forbes' army, forced the French to leave present-day Pittsburgh on November 24, 1758.
Location
AddressMontgomery Ave. (SR 18) & Mt. Jackson Rd. (SR 108), SW of New Castle
CitySW of New Castle
CountyLawrence
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.969840, -80.383450
Sources
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Important group of Indian towns on and near site of present New Castle.
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