Fort Venango

 (1760-1763) - A British French & Indian War fortification established in 1760 in present day Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Destroyed by hostile Seneca Indians in 1763.

French & Indian War (1754-1763)
Fort Venango was built in 1760 by British troops under Lieutenant Francis Gordon in present day Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania. The fort replaced the abandoned and destroyed French Fort Machault.

All was quiet at Fort Venango until Pontiac's War in 1763. Hostile Seneca Indians attacked the post in June 1763 and killed the entire garrison. Lieutenant Gordon was tortured to death by being roasted on a spit over the burning embers of the fort.

Current Status
Roadside marker and site marker in Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania

Sources:
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Links:
 * North American Forts - Fort Venango
 * Wikipedia - Fort Venango
 * Explore PA History - Fort Venango
 * Fort Locations