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

Site of Fort Le Boeuf

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 14, 2010

1. Site of Fort Le Boeuf Marker

Inscription. Built by the French in 1752
Under British flag 1759 - 1763 Burned March 21st, 1869
Lot purchased by Fort Le Boeuf Chapter
Daughters of the American Colonists
Restored and Landscaped in 1932
As a memorial in honor of the two
Hundredth Anniversary of the birth
Of George Washington
By the National Society Daughters of
The American Colonists

Erected by Konoagoa Chapter, Warren, PA.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Military • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Colonists series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 21, 1893.

Location. 41° 56.399′ N, 79° 58.973′ 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 historical marker that was erected by the Pennsylvania

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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 PA 16441, 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,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

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

on the Great Lakes,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in 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: Near This Site (here, next to this marker); George Washington (here, next to this marker); Fort Le Boeuf (here, next to this marker); Fort Sur La Rivière Aux Boeufs (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Fort Le Boeuf (within

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 14, 2010

2. Site of Fort Le Boeuf Marker

View of historical marker affixed to a large rock in the George Washington Memorial Park.

shouting distance of this marker); Fort Le Boeuf Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Eagle Hotel (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

3. Site of Fort Le Boeuf 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. Site of Fort Le Boeuf 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 964 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 19, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.