Fort Northkill
18th century fort in colonial Pennsylvania / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Fort Northkill was a fort in colonial Pennsylvania, built to protect settlers from attacks by French-allied Native Americans during the French and Indian War.[1]: 378–79 Although the fort was garrisoned by Pennsylvania militia, they were unable to prevent continued attacks on local farmsteads, but the fort did provide some protection for the settlers themselves. The fort appears to have been abandoned in September 1757, but the exact date is unknown.
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Fort Northkill | |
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Berks County, Pennsylvania (near Shartlesville, Pennsylvania) | |
Coordinates | 40°30′46″N 76°06′16″W |
Type | Military fort |
Site history | |
Built | 1756 |
In use | 1756-1757 |
Battles/wars | French and Indian War |
Garrison information | |
Past commanders | Captain Jacob Morgan Sergeant John Popekins Lieutenant Samuel Humphreys Ensign Daniel Harry Ensign Edward Biddle |
Garrison | 13-40 men plus officers |
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