Germany Valley
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member MNSearchers
N 38° 42.486 W 079° 24.784
17S E 637981 N 4285580
Located on Highway 33.
Waymark Code: WM4JWX
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 09/01/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member tiki-4
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In Germany Valley is the site of Hinkles Fort built in 1761-1762. It was the only defense of the South Branch after Fort Upper Tract and Fort Seybert were destroyed by Shawnee Indians under Killbuck, April 27-28, 1758.
Marker Title: Germany Valley

Marker Location: Highway

County or Independent City: Pendelton

Web Site: [Web Link]

Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Historic Commission

Marker Number: Not listed
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