Fort Hyndshaw
1756 establishments in PennsylvaniaBenjamin FranklinBritish forts in the United StatesBuildings and structures in Monroe County, PennsylvaniaColonial forts in Pennsylvania ... and 6 more
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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Milford Road, Middle Smithfield Township
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Fort Hyndshaw
Milford Road
18301 Middle Smithfield Township
Pennsylvania, United States
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