Thursday, October 23, 2014

Smethport Bridge Dedication to Honor Bucktail Regiment



WHAT:     The Route 6 bridge over Marvin Creek in Smethport, McKean County, will be dedicated as Bucktail Regiment Memorial Bridge. The Bucktail Regiment was a group of young recruits from Cameron, Elk, McKean and Tioga counties that rose to the defense of the Union following the bombing of Fort Sumter in April 1861.

WHO:       Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint), members of the Smethport American Legion, area veterans and citizens.

WHEN:     Saturday, Oct. 25, at 10 a.m.

WHERE:  Beside the Route 6 bridge.

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