Bloomsburg in Columbia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Fort McClure
Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1781.
Location. 40° 59.661′ N, 76° 28.392′ W. Marker is in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, in Columbia County. Marker is on West Main Street (U.S. 11) just south of Red Mill Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bloomsburg PA 17815, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wyoming Path (a few steps from this marker); 261 West Main Street (approx. 0.8 miles away); 259 West Main Street (approx. 0.8 miles away); 246 West Main Street (approx. 0.8 miles away); Rupert Covered Bridge (approx. 0.9 miles away); 142-144 West Main Street (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named Rupert Covered Bridge (approx. 0.9 miles away); 128 West Main Street (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bloomsburg.
Also see . . . MarkerQuest - Fort McClure. (Submitted on November 3, 2022, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania.)
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