Fort Reed

Fort Reed is a Pennsylvania historical marker in Lock Haven, Clinton County, dedicated 1947.

Clinton County · dedicated 1947 · W Main St. at intersection with 6th St. and W Water St. (PA 120), Lock Haven

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William Reed's stockaded house was the westernmost defense for Susquehanna Valley settlers. The site of the pioneer outpost is a few blocks ahead at the monument near the bridge.

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Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov

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