Annville in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Reed's Fort

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, April 4, 2010

1. Reed's Fort Marker

Inscription. Just south of this point stood the house of Adam Reed, Esq. In 1755 it was turned into a fort. Here, with Rangers from Hanover Township, Reed protected the people of the countryside against Indian raids.

Erected 1949 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • 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 1755.

Location. 40° 24.436′ N, 76° 33.525′ W. Marker is in Annville, Pennsylvania, in Lebanon County. Marker is on Allentown Boulevard (U.S. 22) 0.2 miles west of Reeds Creek Road, on the right when traveling west. Due to recent road construction the marker has been relocated 300 feet to the east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Annville PA 17003, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. John Walter (approx. one mile away); Indiantown (approx. one mile away); Address by President Lincoln (approx. 1.1 miles away); Blue Mountain Forts (approx. 1.1 miles away); Lindley Murray (approx. 1.2 miles away); Indiantown Gap Military Reservation

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(approx. 1.4 miles away); F-102 Jet Fighter (approx. 1.7 miles away); Nike "Ajax" Missile (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Annville.

Also see . . . MarkerQuest - Reed's Fort. (Submitted on September 14, 2022, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania.)

Wide view of the Reed's Fort Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, April 4, 2010

2. Wide view of the Reed's Fort Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,589 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 24, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.

Editor’s want-list for this marker. Photo of the site or possible ruins of Reed's Fort at the confluence of Reed's Creek and Swatara Creek. • Can you help?