Pittston Fort
Inscription
Erection begun 1772, by Connecticut proprietors. Forced to surrender to the British, July 4, 1778, and partially destroyed. Restored 1780, and used until after the end of the Revolutionary War.
Location
AddressN Main & Parsonage Sts., Pittston
CityPittston
CountyLuzerne
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.329540, -75.787640
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