Site of First Mass

Near here at the Indian Village of Logstown, Reverand Father Joseph De Bonnecamps, S.J. celebrated the first Holy Catholic mass in Beaver County August 9, 1749. The mass marked the beginning of Christianity in Beaver County.

Marker is at the intersection of Logan Road and Ohio River Boulevard (Pennsylvania Route 65), on the right when traveling east on Logan Road.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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