Old Garrison - Franklin, PA
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Szuchie
N 41° 23.586 W 079° 49.513
17T E 598212 N 4583062
This marker details the location of Fort Franklin which was occupied until 1799 by U.S. troops and was later transformed into the first jail in Venango County.
Waymark Code: WM3EAJ
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 03/23/2008
Views: 28
This historical marker states:
Built in 1796 to replace Fort Franklin. Commanded both French Creek and the Allegheny River. Occupied until 1799 by U.S. troops. Was later the first jail of Venango County. The site at the foot of Tenth Street is now under water.
Marker Name: Old Garrison
County: Venango
Date Dedicated: 03/20/1947
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: 10th & Liberty Sts. (on U.S. 322), Franklin
Category: Military, Military Post-Civil War
Website: [Web Link]
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