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1756-1922
Erected by Col. Benjamin Franklin in the winter of 1758 at the order of the Province of Pennsylvania. The fort consisting of the two block houses and a well. Surrounded by a stockade, was situated 201 feet southwest of this spot. It was used as a base of supplies and as a rendezvous for troops during the period of the French and Indian Wars. The well is the only trace left of the fort.Details
| HM Number | HM1MOI |
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| Placed By | The Improved Order of Red Men of Pennsylvania, the Public Schools of Carbon County |
| Marker Condition | No reports yet |
| Date Added | Sunday, August 9th, 2015 at 2:03pm PDT -07:00 |
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Photo Credits: [1] CAROLYN MARTIENSSEN
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| UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 18T E 440780 N 4520080 |
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| Decimal Degrees | 40.82961667, -75.70233333 |
| Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 40° 49.777', W 75° 42.14' |
| Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 40° 49' 46.62" N, 75° 42' 8.4" W |
| Driving Directions | Google Maps |
| Area Code(s) | 610, 570, 484 |
| Closest Postal Address | At or near 108 Franklin St, Lehighton PA 18235, US |
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