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Barnett's Fort

Dauphin County · dedicated 1947 · Pa. 39, 1.3 miles E of Linglestown near intersection with Piketown Rd.

North at the head of Beaver Creek, Joseph Barnett's log house was a frontier refuge in 1756-63 against Indians raiding the frontier. His son William was stolen by Indians in 1756 and not recovered until 1763 by Col. Henry Bouquet.

Digital Commonwealth, Boston Public Library

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

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