Fort Augusta
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Historic marker at site of Fort Augusta
Waymark Code: WM83G
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 02/26/2006
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Built in 1756-57 by Cols. Burd and Clapham and the key frontier outpost of the region. Mansion built 1852.
Marker Name: Fort Augusta
County: Northumberland
Date Dedicated: 01/01/1948
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: Pa. 147 (Front St.) at site, Sunbury
Category: Military, French & Indian War, Forts
Website: [Web Link]
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