The History of Turtle Creek

In 1769, the widow Martha Miers purchased 360 acres of land along the Turtle Creek. They became the first European settlers within the Turtle Creek Valley. This established the town of Turtle Creek, which has continued for 255 years to the present day. Did George Washington, in fact, sleep there? Join us and find out!

Henry Bowden is a lifelong amateur historian focusing on local and national history, with a preference for early American history. Born and raised in Turtle Creek, PA, he graduated from Turtle Creek High School in 1970. He is a reenactor, a public speaker, and a member of many Western Pennsylvania historical societies. This is the first presentation in a series he will be giving on the third Monday of each month, from June until November.