The Site of General Wayne's Fort
The Site Of
General Anthony Wayne's Fort
Dedicated October 22nd 1794
It Was The First
United States Fort
Near "Three Rivers"
This Fort Commanded
The Shortest Portage
Between The St. Lawrence
And Mississippi Systems
A Portage Known To
The Indians As "Glorious Gate"
And A Strategic Cross-Roads
In Early Trade and Exploration
Marker is at the intersection of Clay Street and East Berry Street, on the left when traveling north on Clay Street.
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