Forty Fort

Forty Fort is a small borough situated along the western bank of the Susquehanna River in northeastern Pennsylvania. The community contains residential neighborhoods and commercial areas spread across its modest landscape.

The settlement was established in 1770 when forty families from Connecticut built a fortified structure to protect themselves in this contested region. This founding act shaped the community's identity from its inception.

The Forty Fort Cemetery and Nathan Denison House preserve the heritage of early American settlement and Revolutionary War period in the Wyoming Valley.

The borough is located in the Wyoming Valley region and is readily accessible by local roads, as it functions as a small residential community with everyday services. Visitors will find basic facilities and amenities spread throughout the area.

In 1972, Hurricane Agnes caused severe flooding that damaged the local cemetery when the protective barrier failed. The disaster exposed the cemetery's contents in a way that became a defining moment in the community's recent memory.

GPS coordinates: 41.27897,-75.87825

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:22