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Fort McDowell

Franklin County · dedicated 1947 · PA 416 at Markes, junction of Mercersburg & Lemar Rds.

John McDowell's mill, stockaded in 1755 by local settlers. Used by Provincial authorities until building of Ft. Loudon, 1756. Starting point of Col. Burd's road to the West, 1755.

Digital Commonwealth, Boston Public Library

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

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