Pennsylvania
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Chester, Pennsylvania is at the point where Chester Creek flows into the Delaware River, about three miles above Marcus Hook, and about fourteen miles below Philadelphia. |
The 130 mile Monongahela River flows generally north in Pennsylvania and joins the Allegheny at Pittsburgh to form the Ohio. The Cheat River enters the Monongahela from the right, or east, near ... Read More |
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The City Tavern, which Daniel Smith opened in 1774, was a popular place for members of Congress to meet and dine after their sessions. Standing on the west side of Second Street above Walnut, it ... Read More |
Raystown, now Bedford (Pa.), was located about thirty-five miles north of Fort Cumberland. |
The Youghiogheny River runs into the Monongahela about fifteen miles above Pittsburgh. Washington's Bottom, a 1,644 acre tract, was located on the western banks of the Youghiogheny River. |
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GW owned a 1,644–acre tract, known as Washington’s Bottom, in Fayette county. |
The Schuylkill River is located in Pennsylvania. Webb's Ferry was used to cross in Schuylkill in 1777. |
