Fort Morris Plaque - Shippensburg, PA
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N 40° 02.880 W 077° 31.599
18T E 284464 N 4436143
An old plaque marking the site of Fort Morris on the west side of Shippensburg.
Waymark Code: WM39Z6
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 03/02/2008
Views: 38
Marker text is as follows:
Erected in November 1755 by Col. James Burd, and used as one of the chain of forts to protect the frontiers during the period of Indian hostility following the defeat of General Edward Braddock.
Marker Name: Fort Morris - PLAQUE
County: Cumberland
Date Dedicated: 10/01/1921
Marker Type: Plaque
Location: N side of W King St. (US 11), betw. Spring & Morris, Shippensburg
Category: French & Indian War, Forts, Military, Native American
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