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Patterson's Fort

Juniata County · dedicated 1947 · Wm. Penn Hwy. (SR 3001), near Gill Rd. (Rt. 382), just E of Mexico

A stockade built about 1755 to protect settlers from Indian marauders. Capt. James Patterson was builder and commandant. It was located nearby to overlook the Juniata.

Digital Commonwealth, Boston Public Library

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

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