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

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Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 14, 2010

1. Near This Site Marker

Inscription. Near this site stood successive military posts that secured a vital point on the main route between Pittsburgh and Lake Erie. French Fort LeBeouf built 1753 was abandoned in 1759. British Fort LeBoeuf built 1760 was destroyed by Native Americans in 1763. In 1794 Pennsylvania and Federal soldiers built a fort, succeeded in 1797 by a U.S. Army blockhouse. After Waterford was founded the post was maintained to protect settlers on the frontier.

The plaza before you represents the form of the 1797 blockhouse foundation. Archaeological excavations performed by Mercyhurst Archaeological Institute in the summer of 2000 confirmed the dimensions of the building.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Military • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1753.

Location. 41° 56.4′ N, 79° 58.977′ W. Marker is in Waterford, Pennsylvania, in Erie County. It can be reached from High Street (U.S. 19) north of West 1st Alley, on the right when traveling south. This historical marker is located on the south side of the downtown business district, on the west side of the road. It is on the same side of the street, and just west of, the George Washington

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historical marker that was erected by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; and just across the street from the state owned and maintained Fort Le Boeuf history museum, along with two historical markers that are dedicated to Fort Le Boeuf. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Waterford OH 45786, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker 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: Site of Fort Le Boeuf (here, next to this marker); Fort Le Boeuf (here, next to this marker); George Washington (a few steps from this marker); Fort Sur La Rivière Aux Boeufs (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Fort Le Boeuf (within shouting distance of this marker); Eagle Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Le Boeuf Memorial (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. Near This Site Marker

View of historical marker situated close to a marker affixed to a rock that is entitled "Site of Fort Le Boeuf." Both of these historical markers are located in the George Washington Memorial Park.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 14, 2010

3. Near This Site Marker

View of historical marker in the right foreground, in its location at the George Washington Memorial Park, with a background view of the Fort Le Boeuf Museum in its location across the street.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 14, 2010

4. Near This Site Marker

View of the George Washington Memorial Park where this historical marker is located.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 835 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 19, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.