The Garrison Fort

Built about 1695 as headquarters for a troop of mounted rangers to patrol paths from the Patapsco to the Susquehanna as a protection against hostile Indians. It was nine miles from nearest white inhabitants when built.

Marker is on Garrison Farm Court 0.1 miles from Garrison Farms Road, on the left when traveling east.

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