Col. James Burd
Inscription
"Tinian," home of Col. Burd, is still standing on the opposite hill. Burd was road-builder of Braddock's expedition; French and Indian war commandant at Fort Augusta. Patriot and a soldier in the Revolution.
Location
AddressPa. 230 in Highspire
CityHighspire
CountyDauphin
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.204670, -76.778680
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