Pennsylvania, Mifflin County, Lewistown
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About 650 yards south of this spot, on the high bank of the Juniata River, was the site of Fort Granville, which was erected in 1755-56. This fort was twice attacked by the Indians. It was destroyed on July 30, 1756, when in command of Lieut. Edward Armstrong, who was killed in the battle with a large body of French and Indians. The entire garrison was either killed or carried into captivity.
(Forts, Castles • Native Americans • Patriots & Patriotism • War, French and Indian) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
About 650 yards south of this spot, on the high bank of the Juniata River, was the site of Fort Granville, which was erected in 1755-56. This fort was twice attacked by the Indians. It was destroyed on July 30, 1756, when in command of Lieut. Edward Armstrong, who was killed in the battle with a large body of French and Indians. The entire garrison was either killed or carried into captivity.
(Forts, Castles • Native Americans • Patriots & Patriotism • War, French and Indian) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.