Fort Granville

Fort Granville was a fortification in Pennsylvania consisting of a square stockade with two blockhouses and barracks along the north bank of the Juniata River. The compound measured about 100 feet on each side and formed a defensive complex to protect nearby settlers.

The fort was built in December 1755 by Pennsylvania Militia under Captain George Croghan to protect settlers during the French and Indian War. It was destroyed in August 1756 by French forces and their allies.

The site marked the boundary between colonial settlements and Native American lands, serving as a crucial part of frontier defense strategy. It shows how colonists attempted to establish control in contested territory.

A historical marker on 4th Street in Lewistown indicates where the fort once stood. Eight more historical markers nearby help visitors understand the wider regional history.

The 1756 attack resulted in the capture of soldiers and civilians, providing rare evidence of the violence that frontier conflicts inflicted on colonial outposts. This raid demonstrated how vulnerable these isolated positions truly were.

Location: Pennsylvania

GPS coordinates: 40.58830,-77.60160

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:20