FORT WYOMING
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unimoggers
N 41° 14.726 W 075° 53.345
18T E 425504 N 4566384
It's all about the land grab.
Waymark Code: WMX4T
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 11/01/2006
Views: 44
Marker Text:
Built by Pennsylvania, 1771; seized by Connecticut settlers. Rebuilt 1778. Mobilization camp for Sullivan's army, 1779. Destroyed 1784, after withdrawal of the Continental and Pennsylvania garrisons.
Marker Name: Fort Wyoming
County: Luzerne
Date Dedicated: 10/13/1947
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: River St. near South St., Wilkes-Barre
Category: Military, American Revolution, Forts
Website: [Web Link]
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