FORT SWATARA
Posted by: sclave
N 40° 27.875 W 076° 30.865
18T E 371607 N 4480424
A Pa. Historical marker in a field,on west side of Pa.St.Rt.72 1/2 a mile from Lickdale(17038)
Waymark Code: WMDQN
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/28/2006
Views: 32
FORT SWATARA
Originally built by Peter Hedrick,1755. The stockaded blockhouse was improved in early 1756 by Capt. Frederick Smith to guard Swatara Gap and protect the frontier settlements. Site is on Fort Swatara Drive about half a mile from this intersection.
Marker Name: FORT SWATARA
County: Lebanon
Date Dedicated: 07/14/1999
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: Pa. 72 near Lickdale
Category: Military,Native American,Forts,French & Indian War
Website: Not listed
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