Forbes Road - Fort Dewart

Colonel Henry Bouquet refered to this area as "that terrible mountain." In the 1700's, this land was made up of dense, dark forest, and steep mountainsides, making it a daunting climb for soldiers. General Forbes wanted to build a fort here as a place to rest, refuel, and store supplies for the journey ahead.

Sometimes listed as Fort Duart, this place was named after a Scotish castle with the same name, and is supposedly the only remaining redoubt fort on the Forbes Road. Sadly, the remains are on private property, though once a year tours of the remaining remnants are offered.

The Fort Dewart marker was dedicated on Wednesday, January 30, 1952. It reads: "“The fort on the top of Allegheny Hill” was erected in 1758 during the Gen. Forbes expedition against Fort Duquesne. The site is marked half a mile northeast of here, near the head of Breastwork Run."