Fort Freeland
Inscription
Jacob Freeland's house was stockaded in 1778 as a protection against Indians. On July 29, 1779, it was taken by British and Indians. The garrison of 21 were killed or taken prisoner. The site is a quarter-mile from here.
Location
AddressSusquehanna Trail (SR 1007)
CountyNorthumberland
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.099610, -76.805880
Sources
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