FORT DESHLER
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N 40° 40.336 W 075° 30.965
18T E 456382 N 4502504
Still on its temporary holder, this big marker is marked as missing.
Waymark Code: WMN39
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 08/22/2006
Views: 24
Marker Text:
A substantial stone structure, used as a military post and as a refuge for settlers against attack, was nearby on the north bank of Coplay Creek. It was built in 1760 by Adam Deshler, a native of Switzerland. Remaining in his family for several generations, the building was owned by the Coplay Cement Company after 1899 and stood until about 1940.
Marker Name: Fort Deshler
County: Lehigh
Date Dedicated: 10/07/2001
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: Pa. 145 at Ironton Rail Trail (MISSING) NOT!!
Category: French & Indian War, Forts, Military
Website: Not listed
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