Wilson's Fort
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior
N 38° 53.038 W 079° 50.988
17S E 599761 N 4304529
Wilson Fort built here in 1772, first county court met here.
Waymark Code: WMH3HV
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 05/16/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member flyingmoose
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Wilson's Fort

Here, 1772, settled Captain Benjamin Wilson, commanding Wilson, Friend, Roney forts. Had built, 1774, Currence, Westfall, Haddan forts. Fort Wilson was important military post. The first county court met here.
Marker Number: none

Marker Title: Wilson's Fort

Marker Location: East side of County Route 219/11.

County or Independent City: Elkins, WV

Web Site: [Web Link]

Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Historic Commission, 1963
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