Carlisle Fort - Carlisle, PA
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N 40° 12.095 W 077° 11.445
18T E 313541 N 4452432
Marker noting the fort which was located in the center of the town of Carlisle.
Waymark Code: WM3AKG
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 03/05/2008
Views: 47
Marker text is as follows:
First fort authorized by Pennsylvania. Laid out by Gov. Morris, July, 1755, "in the middle of this town," on news of Braddock's defeat. Col. John Armstrong's headquarters till 1758. Called "Fort Lowther" by some later writers.
Marker Name: Carlisle Fort
County: Cumberland
Date Dedicated: 11/03/1961
Marker Type: City
Location: W. High St. between Pitt & Hanover Sts., Carlisle
Category: American Revolution, Military
Website: [Web Link]
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