Fort Granville
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IV_Warrior
N 40° 35.295 W 077° 36.094
18T E 279836 N 4496303
Another quick one along Business 22. Parking available.
Waymark Code: WMERH
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 06/12/2006
Views: 15
Marker Text:
Erected in 1755-56 along the river just south. An important link in the chain of early frontier defenses. Destroyed July 30, 1756 by French and Indians under Capt. Coulon de Villiers.
Marker Name: Fort Granville
County: Mifflin
Date Dedicated: 03/27/1947
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: 1200 W. 4th St. (U.S. 22 & 522), Lewistown (Missing)
Category: Military, French & Indian War, Forts
Website: Not listed
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