Wheeling in Ohio County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Fort Henry
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, January 18, 2015
1. Fort Henry Marker
Side 1
Attacked, 1777, by Wyandot, Mingo, and Shawnee Indians who were repulsed by garrison under David Shepherd after white scouting parties had lost heavily. Maj. Samuel McCullough made famous ride over cliff during attack.
Last battle of the American Revolution fought here, Sept. 11–13, 1782. Ebenezer and Silas Zane led force which defeated British and Indians under British officers, carrying a British flag. Scene of Betty Zane’s heroic act.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, French and Indian • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1874.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 40° 4.145′ N, 80° 43.462′ W. Marker was in Wheeling, West Virginia, in Ohio County. Marker was on Main Street (West Virginia Route 2) south of 10th Street (U.S. 40), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Wheeling WV 26003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. The Siege of Fort Henry (within shouting distance of this marker); Pennsylvania Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fort Henry
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Also see . . .
1. Story of Fort Henry. West Virginia History website entry:
1940 article by A. B. Brooks in West Virginia History. (Submitted on November 25, 2006.)
2. Betty Zane - The last hero of the American Revolution. Lostpine website entry: (Submitted on February 1, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By J. J. Prats, August 27, 2006
2. Fort Henry Marker, Side 2
Photographed By J. J. Prats, August 27, 2006
3. Fort Henry Marker, Side 1
Photographed By J. J. Prats, August 27, 2006
4. Site of Fort Henry
A sharp drop down to the Ohio River occurs just beyond the tree. The mountains in the distance are across the river in Ohio.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 5,207 times since then and 64 times this year. Last updated on January 3, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on January 18, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 25, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
