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Fort Hyndshaw

1756 establishments in PennsylvaniaBenjamin FranklinBritish forts in the United StatesBuildings and structures in Monroe County, PennsylvaniaColonial forts in Pennsylvania
Forts in PennsylvaniaFrench and Indian War fortsGovernment buildings completed in 1756History of Monroe County, PennsylvaniaMilitary installations established in 1756Pre-statehood history of Pennsylvania

Fort Hyndshaw (sometimes referred to in contemporary records as Hyndshaw's Fort, or the Fort at Hyndshaw's) was a fort in Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, built in 1756. It was the northernmost of a line of Pennsylvania defenses erected during the French and Indian War.: 300  The fort was abandoned by its militia garrison in July 1757, but was still used by local settlers as a refuge from Native American attacks, until June 1758 when it was captured by Native American warriors and its inhabitants were taken prisoner.: 270 

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Fort Hyndshaw
Milford Road, Middle Smithfield Township

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Milford Road
18301 Middle Smithfield Township
Pennsylvania, United States
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