Sullivan Expedition Against the Iroquois Indians, 1779 - Heller's Tavern (PLAQUE)
Wind Gap, Northampton County, Pennsylvania
Marker Inscription
The end of the first day's march June 18, 1779. Distance 12 miles.
Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
The Story
On June 18, 1779, Sullivan's troops set out on the first day of their long march toward Iroquois country, covering twelve miles before halting at Heller's Tavern. Wayside taverns like this were the natural waypoints of the era, offering the only fixed shelter along frontier roads. The plaque marks where the campaign's opening day came to a close.
Why it matters
Tracing the army's daily stages, this marker helps map how a Revolutionary offensive physically unfolded across the Pennsylvania frontier.
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