Old French Road
Inscription
Here the modern highway leaves the course of the Presque Isle Portage, part of the historic Venango Trail. The French Road, built in 1753, following an Indian path, turned down into the valley.
Location
AddressOld French Rd. (PA 97) near Gore Rd., S of Erie
CityS of Erie
CountyErie
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates42.092390, -80.057280
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