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Allegany Uprising Special Event
In the quiet hills of Franklin County, Pennsylvania, Fort Loudoun stands as a living reminder of the challenges and changes that shaped early America. On November 16th, the Cumberland Valley Amateur Radio Club will be on the air as K3A.
Operating from the fort to commemorate a dramatic episode from 1765 known in history as the Allegany Uprising.
Fort Loudoun, originally built in 1756, was a key frontier outpost during the French and Indian War and the years that followed. In 1765, it became the center of a local dispute when settlers raised concerns over westbound trade goods they feared might fuel unrest. The resulting standoffs — later called the Allegany Uprising — saw months of tense exchanges between residents and the fort’s garrison.
While no large battle took place, the events highlighted the challenges of life on the Pennsylvania frontier and remain a unique part of our state’s history.
