Fort Franklin (2)

Fort Franklin (2) (1787-1799) - A Federal fortification established in 1787 by Captain Jonathan Heart at the confluence of French Creek and the Allegheny River in present day Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Fort Franklin (2) was abandoned in 1794 and replaced with barracks for Federal troops in 1796 that became known as the Old Garrison. Abandoned as a fortification in 1799.

Current Status

Roadside marker and site marker in Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania

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Location: Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Fort Marker is the location of the Old Garrison Site Marker. Maps & Images Lat: 41.393498 Long: -79.823919 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 681

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Franklin (2)

Visited: 15 Aug 2012

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