Forbes Road (Fort Dewart)
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Gosffo
N 40° 02.324 W 078° 46.045
17T E 690473 N 4434444
The fort on the top of Allegheny Hill
Waymark Code: WM7GDY
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/23/2009
Views: 10
Marker Text: "The fort on the top of Allegheny Hill" was erected in 1758 during the Gen. Forbes expedition against Fort Duquesne. The site is marked half a mile northeast of here, near the head of Breastwork Run.
Marker Name: Forbes Road (Fort Dewart)
County: Somerset
Date Dedicated: 01/30/1952
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: U.S. 30 near Bedford County line, Somerset
Category: Forts, French & Indian War, Military, Roads
Website: [Web Link]
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