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Swatara Gap

Lebanon County · dedicated 1947 · PA 72 just SE of 81 underpass, 2 miles N of Lickdale, near Inwood

This gap in the Blue Mountain, named for Swatara Creek, was a gateway through which enemy Indians came to raid frontier settlements during the French and Indian War. Fort Swatara was built nearby to guard it.

USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection

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

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