Fort Machault, French colonial fort in Pennsylvania, United States.
Fort Machault stood at the meeting point of French Creek and the Allegheny River, featuring wooden walls measuring 75 by 105 feet with four corner bastions.
The French military constructed Fort Machault in 1754 to protect their territorial interests against British expansion in the Ohio Country during colonial conflicts.
Major George Washington's visit to Fort Machault in December 1753 marked a pivotal moment in the growing tensions between French and British colonial forces.
The fort maintained a garrison of 50 to 100 soldiers, including French marines and Canadian troops, with separate barracks for officers and enlisted men.
French forces deliberately burned Fort Machault in August 1759 during their retreat to prevent British forces from capturing and utilizing the strategic position.
Location: Pennsylvania
GPS coordinates: 41.38610,-79.82170
Latest update: March 5, 2025 12:56
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