Wilkes-Barre in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Fort Durkee

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 22, 2021

1. Fort Durkee Marker

Inscription.

Was built 82 ft. south west of this Stone in 1769 by the Connecticut settlers as a defence against the Indians. It became a military post in the contest over the jurisdiction and title to the Wyoming lands between the settlers and the Proprietary Government.
Erected June 14, 1899.

Erected 1899 by Wyoming Valley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 14, 1899.

Location. 41° 14.722′ N, 75° 53.437′ W. Marker is in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, in Luzerne County. Marker is on South Street west of River Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wilkes Barre PA 18702, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Susquehanna River (here, next to this marker); Dorothy Dickson Darte Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Lyman H. Howe (within shouting distance of this marker); George Catlin (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fort Durkee

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Sullivan Expedition against the Iroquois Indians (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fred Morgan Kirby (about 300 feet away); American yellowwood (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilkes-Barre.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

Also see . . . Forts in the Wyoming Valley of PA. (Submitted on May 23, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 22, 2021

2. Fort Durkee Marker

Looking north, with river levee at distant left

Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 227 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 23, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.