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

Fort Le Boeuf Memorial

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 14, 2010

1. Fort Le Boeuf Memorial Marker

Inscription. The Judson House, built in 1820, stands on the site of the old French fort. This was the scene of Washington's first public mission.

Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, French and Indian. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.

Location. 41° 56.418′ N, 79° 58.965′ W. Marker is in Waterford, Pennsylvania, in Erie County. It is on High Street (U.S. 19) south of East 1st Street, on the left when traveling south. This historical marker is located on the south side of the downtown business district, on the east side of the road, just in front of the historic Judson House. It is on the opposite side of the street from the George Washington Memorial Park, and just north of the state owned and maintained Fort Le Boeuf history museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Waterford PA 16441, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and memorial is in Northwestern Pennsylvania

and in Greater Erie. It is also in the American Northeast,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Eagle Hotel (a few steps from this marker); Fort Sur La Rivière Aux Boeufs (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Le Boeuf

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(within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fort Le Boeuf (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Fort Le Boeuf (within shouting distance of this marker); Near This Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Col. Strong Vincent (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waterford.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 14, 2010

2. Fort Le Boeuf Memorial Marker

View of historical marker looking north on US 19, with Waterford's downtown business district on the left and the historic Judson House on the right.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 14, 2010

3. Fort Le Boeuf Memorial Marker

View looking east, from across the street at the George Washington Memorial Park, of the historical marker at it's location in front of the historic Judson House.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 15, 2010

4. Fort Le Boeuf Memorial Marker

View of the historical marker, looking southwest across the street, at the statue of George Washington that is located in George Washington Memorial Park.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 14, 2010

5. Fort Le Boeuf Memorial Marker

View of the historical marker, looking west across the street, at the Eagle - Hotel, that is located just north of the George Washington Memorial Park.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,107 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 18, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.