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

Fort McIntosh

Inscription. Much forged iron was found near this site, suggesting it was the location of the blacksmith or armorer's shop. The top edge of the slope, now greatly eroded, was much wider in 1778, and would have accommodated the shop and barracks, as well as the bastion at the southwest corner, only part of which is visible.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1778.

Location. 40° 41.448′ N, 80° 18.25′ W. Marker is in Beaver, Pennsylvania, in Beaver County. Marker is on River Road east of Market Street, on the right when traveling east. This historical marker is located in the residential section on the south side of town, in a roadside park, along the Ohio River. 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. A different marker also named Fort McIntosh (a few steps from this marker); Fort McIntosh 1778 The Campaign (a few steps from this marker); Fort McIntosh 1784-1785 The First American Regiment and The Treaty of Fort McIntosh (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort McIntosh 1776 The Frontier (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort McIntosh 1978 The Site Restoration

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Commanding Officers (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fort McIntosh (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort McIntosh Site (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beaver.

More about this marker. There are four of these historical markers, that look exactly alike, but each having its own text, that are located very near to each other, at the site of Fort McIntosh. Of those four historical markers, this particular historical marker is located in the southwest area of the site.

Fort McIntosh Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 14, 2011

2. Fort McIntosh Marker

View of the historical marker looking eastward along the ridge overlooking the Ohio River, where Fort McIntosh was built.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 14, 2011

3. Fort McIntosh Marker

View of the historical marker with the crest of the ridge, over-looking the Ohio River, immediately behind the historical marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 652 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 22, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.

Fort McIntosh

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