Schellsburg in Bedford County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Forbes Camp
Erected 1947 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Roads & Vehicles • War, French and Indian. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1758.
Location. 40° 2.93′ N, 78° 38.875′ W. Marker is in Schellsburg, Pennsylvania, in Bedford County. Marker is on Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) 0.2 miles west of Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 96), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Schellsburg PA 15559, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Forbes Road (within shouting distance of this marker); Shawnee Cabins (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Beginning of Agricultural Cooperative Extension Service (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Log Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); 1806 Old Log Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Bedford Co. Bridge #15 (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schellsburg.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,108 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 11, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 2. submitted on January 30, 2011, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on November 16, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 4. submitted on September 23, 2012, by Dave Kerr of Carlisle, Pennsylvania.