John Hanson "Hance" Steelman

(1655-1749)

Indian trader and interpreter of Maryland and Pennsylvania. First settler in this valley. Born of Swedish parents along the Delaware. This tablet erected by Liberty Twp. and Fairfield Area Bicentennial Cmte. First Marker Placed in 1924 by Pennsylvania Historical Commmission

Marker is at the intersection of Steelman Marker Road and Topper Road (Local Route 312), on the right when traveling north on Steelman Marker Road.