Fort Roberdeau County Park and National Historical Site grounds remain open from 8 a.m. until dusk for hiking, bird watching and other recreational activities for individuals and small groups.
Dispatch: A History of the Fort and Those Who Served
This year we are putting a special focus on the men and women who served at Fort Roberdeau and in the Blair county region during the Revolutionary War. In the coming weeks and months we will be posting names along with stories about these people.
The dispatch is a section of articles concerning these things, and primary documentation.
William Waugh, Pvt.
Lived in Bedford region during the war and served in Cluggage’s Rangers under Captain Black.
William Gilliford, Pvt.
In 1778 he served as a ranger in Captain Black’s company of Cluggage’s Rangers. He lived in the region until at least 1790.
John Titus, Pvt.
John Titus was the son of John Titus who had come from Holland to the colonies, and then moved to the region prior to the
William McFarland
William McFarland served under Captain Black in Cluggage’s Rangers. He lived in the Frankstown region at least until 1786.
John Freeman, Pvt.
John Freeman lived in the Bedford, Pennsylvania area, for more than 24 years from at least 1774 to 1798. He spent time in Cluggage’s Ranger’s