Historic Markers - Fort Mifflin PA653

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Fort Mifflin PA653

Laid out in 1771 by the engineer John Montresor. Heroically held by the Americans under British siege until they were forced out, Nov. 15, 1777. Rebuilt 1798-1800 according to L'Enfant's design and enlarged in the 19th century. A U.S. military post until the 1950s.

At site near Fort Mifflin Rd., Philadelphia. Philadelphia County Pennsylvania.


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