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Fort Henry

Berks County · dedicated 1959 · Lancaster Ave. (PA 501) at Ft. Henry Rd., 2 miles N of Bethel

Built 1756; garrisoned during the French and Indian War by troops under Capt. Christian Busse. Pennsylvania's major frontier defense east of Ft. Augusta (Sunbury). The site is 3/4 mile to the northwest.

Digital Commonwealth, Boston Public Library

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

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