Fort Venango
Inscription
To assert control over the area, Fort Venango was built near this point by the British in 1760. The fort was attacked and destroyed by Indians in 1763 during Pontiac's uprising.
Location
AddressSE corner of Elk St. and 8th St.
CityFranklin
CountyVenango
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.389279, -79.822245
Sources
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