Old Stone Fort
Sometimes referred to as Fort Matamoras, this stone structure was built about 1740 by Simon Westfael, one of the earliest Dutch settlers in the region. It was a refuge from Indians in days of frontier warfare.
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Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov
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