Fort Standing Stone
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Gosffo
N 40° 28.898 W 078° 00.263
17T E 753917 N 4485527
Built to protect the settlers against Indian raids.
Waymark Code: WM4201
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 06/25/2008
Views: 34
Marker Text:
Built to protect the settlers against Indian raids. In July, 1778, Continental troops and Militia were ordered here as part of plan of defense against Indian attacks. Old Fort stood 200 yds. south, at Stone Creek and the Juniata.
Marker Name: Fort Standing Stone
County: Huntingdon
Date Dedicated: 10/15/1955
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: Penn St., Huntingdon
Category: Military, Native American, Forts, American Revolution
Website: [Web Link]
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