Inscription
Designated in 1776 by the Continental Congress as one of a series of forts protecting American colonists from attack during the Revolutionary War. Defended Connecticut settlers from those with competing claims on Wyoming Valley lands. Garrison post of Capt. Samuel Ransom's Company, which served under Gen. George Washington. Burned in the aftermath of the Battle of Wyoming, 1778. Rebuilt; destroyed by flood, 1784. Located nearby.
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| HM Number | HM1AWA |
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| Tags | |
| Year Placed | 2003 |
| Placed By | Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission |
| Marker Condition | No reports yet |
| Date Added | Saturday, September 6th, 2014 at 5:34pm PDT -07:00 |
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Photo Credits: [1] CAROLYN MARTIENSSEN
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| UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 18T E 419440 N 4565325 |
|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees | 41.23531667, -75.96130000 |
| Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 41° 14.119', W 75° 57.678' |
| Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 41° 14' 7.14" N, 75° 57' 40.68" W |
| Driving Directions | Google Maps |
| Area Code(s) | 570 |
| Closest Postal Address | At or near 741-751 W Main St, Plymouth PA 18651, US |
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