Fort Lafayette

Stood on this site. It was completed in 1792. Built to protect Pittsburgh against Indian attacks and to serve as a chief supply base for Gen. Wayne's army, 1792-94. Reactivated during the War of 1812. Site sold in 1813.

Marker is at the intersection of 9th Street and Penn Avenue, on the right when traveling north on 9th Street.

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