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Revision as of 11:17, 16 August 2012
Fort le Boeuf (1753-1814) - A French fortification established in 1753 just prior to the start of the French & Indian War. The fort was established by French troops in present day Waterford, Erie County, Pennsylvania. Named after the nearby le Boeuf Creek. Rebuilt by the British in 1760 and occupied by them until 1763. Rebuilt by American forces in 1794 and occupied until abandoned in 1814.
Fort le Boeuf History
Current Status
Roadside and site markers in present day Waterford, Erie County, Pennsylvania
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Location: Waterford, Erie County, Pennsylvania. Maps & Images Lat: 41.940150 Long: -79.982617 |
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 684
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Visited: 16 Aug 2012
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