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

Fort McIntosh

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, February 12, 2011

1. Fort McIntosh Marker

Inscription. The first United States military post north of the Ohio. Located on River Road, in the area between Bank, Insurance, and Market Streets. Built in 1778 and scene of Treaty of Fort McIntosh in 1785; also a survey base. Abandoned in 1791.

Erected 1946 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1778.

Location. 40° 41.683′ N, 80° 18.367′ W. Marker is in Beaver, Pennsylvania, in Beaver County. Marker is at the intersection of 3rd Street and Insurance Street, on the right when traveling west on 3rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Beaver PA 15009, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Matthew S. Quay (here, next to this marker); First Court (a few steps from this marker); Beaver County World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Beaver County Vietnam War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Brigadier General William Irvine (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Beaver County Korean War Memorial

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(about 300 feet away); Beaver County Civil War Memorial (about 600 feet away); Agnew Square (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beaver.

Also see . . .
1. Fort McIntosh. Beaver Area Heritage Foundation (Submitted on February 14, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)

2. Treaty of Fort McIntosh. Ohio History Central (Submitted on February 14, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, February 12, 2011

2. Fort McIntosh Marker

Looking west on 3rd Street at Quay Square Park.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 691 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 12, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.