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Palisade Fort
1756-1763
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By Michael C. Wilcox, January 25, 2012 | |
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Inscription. The only French and Indian War Fort in the Southeast reconstructed on its original site. This five-sided palisade was built around the central part of the community for protection from Indian aggression. A second fort was located at the Mill Site on Mill Creek. Fortunately, the Indians never attacked Bethabara.
Location. 36° 9.33′ N, 80° 17.86′ W. Marker is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. Marker is on Bethabara Rd., on the left when traveling north. Click for map. in Bethabara Park. Marker is in this post office area: Winston Salem NC 27106, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Congregation Store 1759 & 1764 (here, next to this marker); Congregation Kitchen 1766 (a few steps from this marker); Pottery Shop 1755 (a few steps from this marker); Bell House (a few steps from this marker); Well 1763 (a few steps from this marker); Congregation Store Addition after 1766 (within shouting distance of this marker); Gemeinhaus 1756 (within shouting distance of this marker); Family House 1758 (within shouting distance of this marker).
Also see . . . Reconstructions - Bethabara Park website. (Submitted on January 27, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.)
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By Michael C. Wilcox, January 25, 2012 | |
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By Michael C. Wilcox, January 25, 2012 | |
| | | 3. Palisade Fort Marker | | |
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By Michael C. Wilcox, January 25, 2012 | |
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By Michael C. Wilcox, January 25, 2012 | |
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By Michael C. Wilcox, January 25, 2012 | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on January 27, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 221 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 27, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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