Fort Halifax (Pennsylvania)
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Fort Halifax was located along the Susquehanna River near the present day borough of Halifax, Pennsylvania, United States. It was a temporary stronghold in northern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, from 1756 to 1757, during the time of the French and Indian War.
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Fort Halifax | |
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Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, USA | |
Coordinates | 40°28′59″N 76°55′59″W |
Type | Fort |
Site information | |
Controlled by | Province of Pennsylvania |
Site history | |
Built | 1756 |
In use | 1756-1757 |
Battles/wars | French and Indian War |
Garrison information | |
Past commanders | Colonel William Clapham Captain Nathaniel Miles |
Garrison | 50 men |
Designated | 1946 |
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