Fort Couch
Posted by: 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
Views: 28
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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