Antes Fort - PLAQUE

Antes Fort - PLAQUE is a Pennsylvania historical marker in Jersey Shore, Lycoming County, dedicated 1917.

Lycoming County · dedicated 1917 · PA 44, at point with Antes Fort Main Rd. and across from Old Fort Rd., Jersey Shore

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About one half a mile southwest of this spot, on the high bluff above the river, stood the stockade known as Antes Fort. Erected by Lieut. Col. John Henry Antes in the summer of 1777. This fort was an important rallying point for the settlers in this region. It was destroyed by the Indians and Tories in July, 1778, at the time of the big runaway, when the entire valley was abandoned by the white settlers. In memory of the following who lost their lives during the Indian raids in this region. [plaque includes list of names of 4 victims at Ft. Antes and 3 at Ft. Horn.]

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Antes Fort - PLAQUE

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