Fort le Boeuf

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.

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 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 684

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort le Boeuf
• Wikipedia - Fort le Boeuf

Visited: 16 Aug 2012

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