Fort Morrison

Fort Morrison (1745-1748) - Established in 1745 during King George's War by settlers under the command of Captain Hugh Morrison in Colrain, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Regarrisoned during the French & Indian War. Named after Captain Morrison. Abandoned about 1748. Also known as North Fort

French & Indian War (1754-1763)

Regarrisoned during the French & Indian War.

Current Status

Bolder marker only.

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Location: Colrain, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Maps & Images Lat: 42.6977778 Long: -72.6958333 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 682'

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 405

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Morrison
• Fort Morrison Farm

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