Fort Deshler
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| Opened | 1760 |
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| Material | Rock |
| Battles and wars | French and Indian War |
| Controlled by | Province of Pennsylvania |
| Designated as world heritage site | October 7, 2001 |
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| ID | 3000069 |
About Fort Deshler
Fort Deshler, located near Egypt, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, was a French and Indian War era frontier fort established in 1760 to protect settlers from Indian attacks. The fort was near the location of what is now the intersection of Pennsylvania Route 145 and Chestnut Street, between Egypt and Coplay.
