Old Garrison

 (1796-1799) - A U.S. Army post established in 1796 in present day Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Replaced nearby Fort Franklin (2) as a garrison for U.S. troops. Abandoned in 1799.

History
The replacement for Fort Franklin (2) was built at the mouth of French Creek with a view of both French Creek and the Allegheny River. The building itself was less of a fort and more of a barracks since a peace treaty had been signed with the hostile Indians at Fort Greene Ville by General "Mad" Anthony Wayne in 1795. The building was described as a "strong wooden building, a story and a half high and perhaps 30 or 40 feet long." The building was surrounded by pickets but had no bastions, embrasures or ditches and mounted no cannon.

The Old Garrison was occupied by U.S. troops until 1799 and after that used by the town as a jail until 1819. It was abandoned when a new jail was built and allowed to deteriorate.

Current Status
A roadside marker and two site markers in Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Two cannons and a flagpole are locate alongside the site markers at an Old Garrison Memorial Park at the foot of 10th Street at Elk. The actual site is said to be under water at the foot of 10th Street.

Sources:
 * , page 681

Links:
 * North American Forts - Fort Old Garrison
 * Fort Locations