Fort Swan
Site of early fort is 1.3 miles east of here. It was built in 1774 as a protection against Indian raids. Seven years before, 1767, the first settlers -- Swan, Van Meter, Hughes, Hupp -- crossed the Monongahela River into this area.
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Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov
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