Indiana in Indiana County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Moorhead's Fort

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, February 27, 2011

1. Moorhead's Fort Marker

Inscription. About 1781, Fergus Morehead, pioneer settler, built a fort near the buildings about 200 yards south, to protect his family and neighbors from hostile Indians. It was the first permanent settlement in this vicinity.

Erected 1951 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1781.

Location. 40° 37.393′ N, 79° 10.843′ W. Marker is in Indiana, Pennsylvania, in Indiana County. Marker is at the intersection of Philadelphia Street and Heritage Run Road, on the right when traveling east on Philadelphia Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Indiana PA 15701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. James Maitland Stewart (approx. 1.3 miles away); William H. Sylvis (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Catawba and Kittanning Native American Trails (approx. 1.3 miles away); Indiana County (approx. 1.3 miles away); James S. Nance, Jr. (approx. 1.3 miles away); Memorial Park

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(approx. 1½ miles away); The Rescue of Anthony Hollingsworth (approx. 1.6 miles away); Walk of Fame (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indiana.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, February 27, 2011

2. Moorhead's Fort Marker

Photographed By Forest McDermott, October 21, 2015

3. Moorhead's Fort Marker

View is in the direction of the old fort described as being south of the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,548 times since then and 132 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 27, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on October 31, 2015, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.