Fort Presque Isle (1)

 (1753-1763) - A French fortification established just before the French & Indian War in 1753 in present day Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania. Abandoned by the French in 1759. Rebuilt and occupied by British troops until 1763. A new Fort Presque Isle (2) was built by Americans on a different site in 1795 and occupied until abandoned in 1814.

Current Status
Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania.

See Also:
 * French & Indian War

Sources:
 * , page 692

Links:
 * North American Forts - Fort Presque Isle (1)
 * Wikipedia - Fort Presque Isle
 * Fort Location