Reed's Fort
Inscription
Just south of this point stood the house of Adam Reed, Esq. In 1755 it was turned into a fort. Here, with Rangers from Hanover Township, Reed protected the people of the countryside against Indian raids.
Location
AddressAllentown Blvd. / Wm. Penn Hwy. (US 22), E of Fisher Ave. (PA 934), just W of Ono (north side)
CountyLebanon
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.407060, -76.558690
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