Fort Couch
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Mocadeki
N 40° 14.762 W 076° 54.262
18T E 338023 N 4456804
Remains of breastworks built..
Waymark Code: WM73A
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 02/04/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member The Leprechauns
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Remains of breastworks built in June 1863 to oppose an expected attack on Harrisburg by Confederate troops. This site was then known as Hummel's Heights. Fort was named for General D.N. Couch, Commander, Eastern Pennsylvania Military Department.
Marker Name: Fort Couch

County: Cumberland

Date Dedicated: 10/13/1953

Marker Type: City

Location: 8th St. & Ohio Ave., Lemoyne

Category: Military, Civil War, Forts

Website: Not listed
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