Fort Machault

Built by the French in 1756 to guard the route to the Ohio; it was evacuated and burned by them after the siege and fall of Fort Niagara in 1759. Site of fort is one block south.

Marker is at the intersection of 8th Street (U.S. 322) and Elk Street, on the right when traveling west on 8th Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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