Pennsylvania, Westmoreland County, West Newton
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Led by Gen. Rufus Putnam, the first settlers to establish American government in the Northwest Territory, built boats here to continue their journey from New England and to found Marietta, Ohio. They embarked on their river trip April 2, 1788.
(Exploration • Government) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
Led by Gen. Rufus Putnam, the first settlers to establish American government in the Northwest Territory, built boats here to continue their journey from New England and to found Marietta, Ohio. They embarked on their river trip April 2, 1788.(Exploration • Government) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.