Historical Marker

Fort Hamilton

NW corner of 9th & Main Sts. (PA 611 & US 209), at Historical Assoc., Stroudsburg · Stroudsburg · Monroe

Inscription

Built at direction of Benjamin Franklin. Named after James Hamilton, a member of the Governor's Council. Stood NW of here, garrisoned 1755-57, one of a chain of forts later replaced by Fort Penn. Abandoned in 1757.

Location

AddressNW corner of 9th & Main Sts. (PA 611 & US 209), at Historical Assoc., Stroudsburg

CityStroudsburg

CountyMonroe

StatePennsylvania

Coordinates40.984410, -75.198020

Sources

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

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