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Central Pa military relics?

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Tagamet

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Hi,
I'm just getting back into the hobby after a 3 decade hiatus. I'm located in central Pennsylvania right next to absolutely nowhere (Lock Haven, I'm 30 miles north of PSU, 30 miles west of Williamsport). The closest thing to military engagements in my research have been militia skirmishes with the Native Americans here on the West Branch of the Susquehanna, (when we were the western frontier). The stockades I've been able to research have fallen to "development". I do have reasonably good research skills, and have a ton of old homesteads to search, but I'd love to find some military relics.
Any leads for my research would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Tagamet
 
If you haven't already, you might want to check out the two volume book "Frontier Forts of Pennsylvania" It was written about the turn of the last century, so the property owners names have all changed, but there are ways around that. Here is a link to a CD version of the book.

http://www.genealogycd.com/catalog/item/1836681/1265920.htm

If you care to drive a little ways, you might look into General Sullivans campaign into Seneca Indian country in 1779. The closest activity to you would be around Sayre and Athens on the NY/PA border. These were Continental Army soldiers (regulars) in this expedition, so the buttons would be maked in many cases.

Good luck & HH - Steve
 
Thanks Steve. I've read a lot about Sullivan's grissly campaign and our library does have the frontier fort books. Once the cost of gasoline get's back under a dollar a gallon, I'll be able to head north. Probably not too soon, huh.
This area of PA is actually VERY rich in history (timber, settlers, coal, iron, etc) but seeing all the buttons posted lead to a yen to explore for those too. I'll stick to this area while I hone my, as yet, feeble skills. Thanks to Terry, Les, and Mike's help, I'm climbing the learning curve (slowly).
Thanks again,
Larry
 
Check 'em out. Look for where the workers cabins stood. We found these across the stream from a 1790's furnace in Westmoreland county last month.
 
Actually I do have one all researched located at Farrandsville. The furnace itself is off limits, but I've made several friends who live in the surrounding, original homes. There are a half dozen very run down homes still inhabited and the folks are more than happy to share info about the history of their area. One fellow's place used to be a barroom. Someone had searched there years ago, but only found one religious medal. Given the improved technology, I'm hoping there are still some things to be unearthed. It's been so dry in these parts that digging would leave some ugly spots, so I'm waiting (impatiently) for a soaking rain.
Thanks for the info!,
Tagamet
 
Steve that is an interesting CD. I'll be ordering it when I get back. Thanks for the info.
 
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