Coon's Fort
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior
N 39° 27.399 W 080° 14.444
17S E 565321 N 4367728
The Coon's Fort Historical Marker is located on Route 19 in Harrison County.
Waymark Code: WMCNPC
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 09/26/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member flyingmoose
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Historical Marker reads as follows:

To south, Indian fort built in 1777 under direction of Captain James Booth. It was an important place of refuge for many early settlers in this valley. Near by was the iron furnace built by Benjamin Brice in 1812.
Marker Number: Not listed

Marker Title: Coon's Fort

Marker Location: Router 19 in Harrison County

County or Independent City: Harrison County

Web Site: [Web Link]

Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Archives & History, 2008
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