Old Garrison
Inscription
Built in 1796 to replace Fort Franklin. The site at the foot of Tenth Street is now under water. It commanded both French Creek and the Allegheny River. Occupied by U.S. troops until 1799, it was later the first jail of Venango County.
Location
AddressLiberty St. (US 322) at 10th St.
CityFranklin
CountyVenango
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.393050, -79.825230
Sources
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