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By Craig Swain, December 29, 2007 | |
| | | 1. John Powers' Fort Marker | | |
Inscription. On Simpson Creek is the site of fort built by John Powers, 1771. Nearby is grave of Col. Benjamin Wilson, soldier and settler. Here lived Joseph Johnson, only Virgina governor from west of Alleghenies; first elected by popular vote.
Erected 1981 by West Virginia Department of Culture and History.
Location. 39° 16.904′ N, 80° 15.472′ W. Marker is in Bridgeport, West Virginia, in Harrison County. Marker is on West Main Street (U.S. 50), on the right when traveling east. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 409 West Main Street, Bridgeport WV 26330, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 15 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Bridgeport (approx. 0.2 miles away); Simpson Creek Covered Bridge (approx. 2.2 miles away); Northwest Academy (approx. 4.3 miles away); Clarksburg Defenses (approx. 4.4 miles away); Stonewall Jackson Birthplace (approx. 4.4 miles away); B & O Depot (approx. 9.8 miles away); David Morgan (1721–1813) / Patriot, Defender (approx. 14.9 miles away); Confederate Cemetery (approx. 15.1 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Bridgeport.
Also see . . .
1. Short Biography of Benjamin Wilson. (Submitted on January 5, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
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By Craig Swain, December 29, 2007 | |
| | | 2. John Powers' Fort Marker | | |
2. Short Biography of Joseph Johnson. (Submitted on January 5, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Credits. This page originally submitted on January 5, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,276 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 5, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
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