Peters Township near Mercersburg in Franklin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
This Stone Marks the Site of the Fort at McDowell's Mill
Erected 1916 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Enoch Brown Association, The Descendants of John McDowell and the Citizens of this region.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers • War, French and Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1754.
Location. 39° 52.484′ N, 77° 52.301′ W. Marker is near Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, in Franklin County. It is in Peters Township. Marker is at the intersection of Lemar Road and Mercersburg Road, on the right when traveling north on Lemar Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3685 Mercersburg Rd, Mercersburg PA 17236, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fort McDowell (here, next to this marker); Black Boys Rebellion (approx. 2 miles away); W-G-M Turnpike (approx. 3.3 miles away); Fort Loudon (approx. 3.3 miles away); Steiger House at Mercersburg (approx. 3˝ miles away); Stuart's Headquarters (approx. 3˝ miles away); William Findlay (approx. 3˝ miles away); a different marker also named William Findlay (approx. 3˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mercersburg.
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,636 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.