Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Northern Early America
Fort Bedford Museum
P.O. Box 275
Bedford, PA 15522
Phone: 814-623-8891
[email protected]
Old Fort Bedford was a British Stockade built in 1758 as part of the French and Indian War campaign against the French at Fort Duquesne. After several failed attempts in the early 1750's, the British launched a major offensive against Fort Duquesne in 1758. Facing the formidable task of crossing the Allegheny Mountains and the threat of attack, numerous stockades were built along the way west. Fort Bedford was constructed as a key fortification along the military path Forbes Road and served as the staging area for the successful campaign. After the war Fort Bedford stood until the 1770's, used as a British outpost on the frontier and as a refuge from Indian attack as westward migration increased in the 18th century.
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