Fort Durkee
Inscription
First fort built by the Connecticut settlers; begun in April 1769. Used during the first Pennamite War against Pennsylvania authorities, 1769-71. It stood 1000 feet from Ft. Wyoming.
Location
AddressRiver St. near South St., Wilkes-Barre
CityWilkes-Barre
CountyLuzerne
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.245002, -75.890019
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