Fort Hill
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N 39° 49.841 W 079° 17.673
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Native American history brought to light in Somerset county.
Waymark Code: WM22W4
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 08/25/2007
Views: 65
MARKER TEXT:
Archaeological study of the flat~top hill across the valley revealed two palisaded Indian villages with extensive housing and burial remains, all dating from the Discovery period.
Marker Name: Fort Hill
County: Somerset
Date Dedicated: 10/24/1947
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: Pa. 281, 3 miles NE of Ursina
Category: Native American, Forts
Website: Not listed
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