Swatara Gap

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This gap in the Blue Mountain, named for Swatara Creek, a pass through which enemy Indians raided frontier settlements during the French and Indian War. Fort Swatara was built nearby to guard it.

www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=12537
www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=12538
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Coordinates:   40°28'42"N   76°31'36"W
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