Funeral Homes in Fort Loudon, PA

Facts about the city

Fort Loudoun (or Fort Loudon, after the modern spelling of the town) was a fort in colonial Pennsylvania, one of several forts in colonial America named after John Campbell, 4th Earl of Loudoun. The fort was built in 1756 during the French and Indian War by the Second Battalion of the Pennsylvania Regiment under Colonel John Armstrong, 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, part of an uprising known as the Black Boys Rebellion.A replica of the fort was built on the original site in 1993.

Fort Loudon Obituaries

It was revealed by Columbia Daily Tribune on September 16th, 2012 that Harry M Black passed away in Columbia, Missouri.  Black was 84 years old and was born in Fort Loudon, PA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Harry M's life.

It was noted on December 27th, 2011 that Brian James Glass passed away in Fort Loudon, Pennsylvania.  Glass was 48 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Brian James's life.

It was disclosed on November 1st, 2011 that Debra Ann Turner (Leet) passed away in Fort Loudon, Pennsylvania.  Ms. Turner was 48 years old and was born in Yonkers, NY.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Debra Ann's life.

History

Fort Loudoun (or Fort Loudon, after the modern spelling of the town) was a fort in colonial Pennsylvania, one of several forts 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. . . .