JENKINS' FORT
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N 41° 19.663 W 075° 47.576
18T E 433644 N 4575441
Related to the Battle of Wyoming.
Waymark Code: WMX5A
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 11/01/2006
Views: 41
Marker Text:
Stockaded home of John Jenkins. Built by Connecticut settlers, 1776. Surrendered to the British under Maj. John Butler, July 1, 1778, and burnt.
Marker Name: Jenkins' Fort
County: Luzerne
Date Dedicated: 10/13/1947
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: Junction U.S. 11 & Pa. 92, West Pittston
Category: Military, American Revolution
Website: [Web Link]
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