Inscription
A sawmill, built before 1755, and used as a station for troops at time of the French and Indian War, stood about 200 feet north of here. Known also as Kern's Fort, its position on two pioneer roads gave it much military value.
Location
AddressMain St. (PA 873) near Diamond St., at Gen. Morgan bridge, Slatington
CitySlatington
CountyLehigh
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.752763, -75.610351
Sources
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