Rice's Fort
N 40° 07.262 W 080° 28.464
17T E 544785 N 4441323
A sign telling us about the blockhouse and that it withstood an attack by a force of Indians.
Waymark Code: WMCTW5
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/12/2011
Views: 9
The sign reads as follows:
RICE'S FORT
The site of this fortified blockhouse, built during the Revolution by Abraham Rice was about six miles north on Buffalo Creek. It was attacked by a force of Indians in September, 1782, but withstood the siege.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
Marker Name: RICE'S FORT
County: Washington
Date Dedicated: 01/01/1998
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: Along Route 40 near the intersection of State Route 3001
Category: n/a
Website: [Web Link]
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