Doddridge's Fort
Inscription
To the north were located the stockaded cabins of John Doddridge. Built about 1773, they served as a refuge for settlers of this region in Revolutionary days. Also boyhood home of Dr. Joseph Doddridge.
Location
AddressWashington Pk. (PA 844) & Sugar Run Rd. (T342)
CountyWashington
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.248510, -80.472130
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