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, on the right when traveling north on Pittston Avenue.

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