Fort Halifax (Pennsylvania)
Fort Halifax was located along the Susquehanna River near the present day borough of Halifax, Pennsylvania, United States. It was a temporary stronghold in northern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, from 1756 to 1757, during the time of the French and Indian War.
| Fort Halifax | |
|---|---|
| Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, USA | |
Fort Halifax Approximate location of Fort Halifax in Pennsylvania | |
| Coordinates | 40°28′59″N 76°55′59″W |
| Type | Fort |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by | Province of Pennsylvania |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1756 |
| In use | 1756-1757 |
| Battles/wars | French and Indian War |
| Garrison information | |
| Past commanders | Colonel William Clapham Captain Nathaniel Miles |
| Garrison | 50 men |
Pennsylvania Historical Marker | |
| Designated | 1946 |
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