This Tablet Marks the Site of Fort Morris

This Tablet Marks the Site of Fort Morris (HMH)

Location: Shippensburg, PA 17257 Cumberland County
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Country: United States of America
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N 40° 2.877', W 77° 31.599'

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Erected in November 1755 by Col. James Burd and used as one of the chain of forts to protect the frontiers during the period of Indian hostility following the defeat of General Edward Braddock.
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HM NumberHMH
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Year Placed1921
Placed ByPennsylvania Historical Commission and the Civic Club of Shippensburg
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Wednesday, October 15th, 2014 at 4:39pm PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)18T E 284464 N 4436138
Decimal Degrees40.04795000, -77.52665000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 40° 2.877', W 77° 31.599'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds40° 2' 52.62" N, 77° 31' 35.94" W
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Area Code(s)717
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 203-225 US-11, Shippensburg PA 17257, US
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