Fort Edwards
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member flyingmoose
N 39° 17.911 W 078° 26.164
17S E 721094 N 4353038
Located along westbound route 50 this marker stands near where fort edwards once stood. To read more about it please visit the attached webpage dedicated to everything Fort Edwards.
Waymark Code: WMJ66
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 07/25/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member showbizkid
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Troops from this fort under Captain Mercer were ambushed in 1756 and many were killed. The French and Indians later attacked the fort but the garrison, aided by Daniel Morgan and other frontiersmen, repulsed the assault.
Marker Title: Fort Edwards

Marker Location: Westbound Route 50

County or Independent City: Hampshire County

Web Site: [Web Link]

Marker Program Sponsor: NA

Marker Number: Not listed
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