Fort Halifax (2)

Fort Halifax (2) (1756-1857) - Established in 1756 by Colonel William Clapman, Pennsylvania Colonial Militia, in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Named by Pennsylvania Governor Morris for George Montagu, earl of Halifax. Built as a shelter and waypoint between Fort Hunter and Fort Augusta. Operated as a sub-post of Fort Augusta. Abandoned as a fortification in 1857.

Current Status

One State Marker and one roadside plaque, no visible remains of the fort. The site is near Fort Halifax Park on private property in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

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Location: Near Fort Halifax Park on private property in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The fort map point is approximate. Maps & Images Lat: 40.48090 Long: -76.93318 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 682

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Halifax
• Wikipedia - Fort Halifax
• Fort Halifax Park
• Historical Marker Database - Fort Halifax

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