Fort Zeller

Fort Zeller (1756-1758) - A settler fortification and refuge established in 1756 during the French & Indian War in the home of Heinrich Zeller in present day Newmanstown, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. Abandoned as a fortification in 1758. Also known as Zeller's Fort, Heinrich Zeller's Fort

Current Status

Pennsylvania's oldest existing fort structure, includes a small museum. Access and tours given by appointment. On private property in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

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Location: At 10 North Fort Zellers Road, Newmanstown, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. Maps & Images Lat: 40.349285 Long: -76.225497 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: .....'

Sources:

• Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 696

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Zeller
• Lebanon County
• Family Site

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