Pittston Fort

This Stone

marks the southern side of

Pittston Fort

here in June and July 1778,

gathered four hundred fugitives

for protection against

British and Indian foes.

Capt. Jeremiah Blanchard

and

Lieut. Timothy Keyes

in commnd. Erected

by

Dial Rock Chapter

D.A.R.

1778 - 1906

Marker is at the intersection of Pittston Avenue and Parsonage ...

Pittston Fort

Erection begun 1722, by Connecticut proprietors. Forced to surrender to the British, July 4, 1778, and partially destroyed. Restored 1780, and used until after the end of the Revolutionary War.

Marker is at the intersection of Pittston Avenue and Parsonage Street, ...