Fort Augusta
Fort Augusta was a stronghold in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, in the upper Susquehanna Valley from the time of the French and Indian War to the close of the American Revolution. Its home town is Sunbury. The first name on our list around it is Knoebels Amusement, 15 mi away.
A museum inside Sunbury
Selinsgrove is the nearest base
Selinsgrove is 7 miles southwest, with 5 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Below are typical highs and lows near Fort Augusta.
Fort Augusta
Fort Augusta was a stronghold in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, in the upper Susquehanna Valley from the time of the French and Indian War to the close of the American Revolution. At the time, it was the largest British fort in Pennsylvania, with earthen walls more than two hundred feet long topped by wooden fortifications. With a garrison of over 300 troops and walls specially constructed to resist artillery, it presented a formidable defense and was never attacked. It served as a refuge for local settlers during the French and Indian War and during the American Revolutionary War. It was abandoned in 1780 and dismantled in 1796.
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Staying near Fort Augusta
Lodging nearby is in Sunbury (3) and East Buffalo Township (6), and Derry Township has the most rooms in the area (48).
Derry Township
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
25,179 people
43 mi south of Fort Augusta
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Fort Augusta | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunbury | in town | — | 3 2 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 9,495 | $107K | A− |
| East Buffalo Township | 7 mi northwest | 10 min | 6 3 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 8,084 | $351K | — |
| Monroe Township | 4 mi west | 5 min | 4 3 hotels · 1 motel | 4,229 | $304K | — |
| Selinsgrove | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 5 1 hotel · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 5,488 | $199K | A |
| Point Township | 4 mi north | 5 min | 4 4 campgrounds | 3,818 | $233K | A |
| Upper Augusta Township | 2 mi east | 5 min | 3 3 campgrounds | 2,432 | $190K | — |
| Shamokin Dam | 2 mi southwest | 5 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 motel | 1,623 | $197K | — |
| Ralpho Township | 12 mi east | 20 min | 8 2 hotels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 2 campgrounds | 4,181 | $244K | A+ |
| Derry Township | 43 mi south | 1 hr | 48 36 hotels · 4 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 3 campgrounds | 25,179 | $390K | B |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More to see nearby
Every place here is under 70 miles away.
Big draw56 mi Stadium & arenaBeaver Stadium
41 mi Theme parkHersheypark3.0M visitors a year115 mi Theme parkKnoebels Amusement Resort
50 mi National MonumentCarlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
69 mi Theme parkDorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
41 mi Stadium & arenaHersheypark Stadium
41 mi MuseumHershey's Chocolate World
41 mi Stadium & arenaHersheypark ArenaPhoto credits
Beaver Stadium: Sbvr6 (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Hersheypark: Michael Gray, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom: Coasterman1234 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Hersheypark Stadium: 45BearsFan, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Hershey's Chocolate World: Phillyfan0419, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Hersheypark Arena: Hersheyarena4ever at English Wikipedia, Public domain
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Visiting Fort Augusta
Is Fort Augusta in Sunbury?
Yes. It’s inside Sunbury, PA.
When is the best time to visit Fort Augusta?
May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 63–82°.
What is the closest airport to Fort Augusta?
Williamsport Regional (IPT), about 26 miles away. The nearest big hub is Philadelphia (PHL), about 107 miles.
Where should I stay near Fort Augusta?
East Buffalo Township (7 mi, 6 places to stay), Monroe Township (4 mi, 4 places to stay) and Selinsgrove (7 mi, 5 places to stay).
Tips for visiting, from Sunbury
Ask a question, or answer one, in Sunbury’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.