FORT FRANKLIN
Posted by: 
sclave
N 40° 42.867 W 075° 50.536
18T E 428858 N 4507400
Quick Description: A Pennslyvania Historical Marker on the side of the road along Pa.St.Rt.309(S. West Penn Ave)
To Log: A photo of your Gpsr and Marker if alone or You and Marker if with someone!
There's parking for one vehicle just North of marker on NW sie of highway!
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 5/8/2006 9:53:40 PM
Waymark Code: WMC7G
Views: 46
Long Description:
FORT FRANKLIN
Built in 1756 as a defence from indian attacks. Named for Benjamin Franklin,who ordered construction. It was of limited use; abandoned in 1757. The Fort stood a short distance above present highway.
Caution: Limited parking and Hi-speed Traffic!
Marker Name: FORT FRANKLIN
County: Schuylkill
Date Dedicated: 03/16/1955
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: Pa. 309 SE of Snyder
Category: Military,Native American,Forts,French & Indian War
Website: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
In your log, please say if you learned something new, and if you took any extra time to explore the area once you stopped at the historic marker waymark.
Please post a photo of you OR your GPS at the marker location.