Statler's Fort
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member wvhunter
N 39° 42.759 W 080° 08.264
17S E 573910 N 4396220
Statler's Fort
Waymark Code: WMAYZZ
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/13/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member flyingmoose
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John Statler built a fort here in 1770. In its vicinity a number of settlers were Indian victims in 1777 and 18 white men lost their lives the next year. Later Statler himself and companions were massacred.
Marker Title: Statler's Fort

Marker Location: WV 7, near Blacksville

County or Independent City: Monongalia

Web Site: [Web Link]

Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Archives & History. 2009

Marker Number: Not listed
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