FORT PENN
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N 40° 59.169 W 075° 11.482
18T E 483902 N 4537237
Named for Governor John Penn.
Waymark Code: WMR1
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 09/01/2005
Views: 59
Marker Name: Fort Penn
County: Monroe
Date Dedicated: 1967/5/25
Marker Type: City
Location: Main St. (U.S. 209), Stroudsburg
Category: Military, French & Indian War, Civil War, Forts
Marker Text:
Named for Governor John Penn and replacing Fort Hamilton, the fort stood nearby. In 1763, it was garrisoned by Provincial troops. Later it served as refuge from attacks following the Battle of Wyoming, July 3, 1778.
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