Fort Louden - Museum - French and Indian Wars Pennsylvania Military Heritage Trail - Pennsylvania has a rich military history that ties the Commonwealth to our nation’s wars and military conflicts. During the colonial and early national periods, locations spanning the state were the sites of military outposts and numerous military actions. During the American Civil War, Pennsylvania served as a logistical and personnel center for the Union Army and was, at selected moments, the scene of major military action. Since the Civil War, the Commonwealth has continued to support the nation with significant numbers of Soldiers, as a logistical center, and as a key transit location for those moving to the fight.

Fort Louden

Museum

A fort in colonial Pennsylvania, one of several in colonial America named after John Campbell, 4th Earl of Loudoun. The fort was built in 1756 during the French and Indian War by Pennsylvania militia and served as a post on the Forbes Road during the Forbes expedition that successfully drove the French away from Fort Duquesne.

In 1765, following Pontiac's Rebellion, settlers upset with the resumption of trade with Native Americans forced the British garrison to evacuate the fort.

Reproduction constructed on site in 1993.

French and Indian Wars

Pennsylvania Military Heritage Trail

Pennsylvania has a rich military history that ties the Commonwealth to our nation’s wars and military conflicts. During the colonial and early national periods, locations spanning the state were the sites of military outposts and numerous military actions. During the American Civil War, Pennsylvania served as a logistical and personnel center for the Union Army and was, at selected moments, the scene of major military action. Since the Civil War, the Commonwealth has continued to support the nation with significant numbers of Soldiers, as a logistical center, and as a key transit location for those moving to the fight.