Historical Marker

Patterson's Fort

Wm. Penn Hwy. (SR 3001), near Gill Rd. (Rt. 382), just E of Mexico · Mexico · Juniata

Pennsylvania marker

Inscription

A stockade built about 1755 to protect settlers from Indian marauders. Capt. James Patterson was builder and commandant. It was located nearby to overlook the Juniata.

Location

AddressWm. Penn Hwy. (SR 3001), near Gill Rd. (Rt. 382), just E of Mexico
CityMexico
CountyJuniata
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.535870, -77.350720

Sources

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