Smethport
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Szuchie
N 41° 48.575 W 078° 26.849
17T E 712030 N 4631784
A marker detailing Smethport's evolution as the county seat of McKean County!
Waymark Code: WM34P3
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 02/09/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member The Leprechauns
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Located on Route 6 in front of the courthouse in Smethport, Pennsylvania, this historical marker states:



Smethport

County seat for McKean County since 1807, when land agent Francis King surveyed town lots. The first cabin was built in 1811 by Arnold Hunter; but permanent settlement was delayed until 1822. First courthouse built in 1827.

Marker Name: Smethport

County: McKean

Date Dedicated: 08/08/1949

Marker Type: Roadside

Location: U.S. 6 at courthouse, Smethport

Category: Cities & Towns, Government & Politics 19th Century

Website: Not listed
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