Fort Augusta
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ChilliWilli
N 40° 51.866 W 076° 47.757
18T E 348645 N 4525260
Historic marker at site of Fort Augusta
Waymark Code: WM83G
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 02/26/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member The Leprechauns
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Built in 1756-57 by Cols. Burd and Clapham and the key frontier outpost of the region. Mansion built 1852.
Marker Name: Fort Augusta

County: Northumberland

Date Dedicated: 01/01/1948

Marker Type: Roadside

Location: Pa. 147 (Front St.) at site, Sunbury

Category: Military, French & Indian War, Forts

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