Near Maidsville in Monongalia County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Fort Martin

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, March 19, 2017

1. Fort Martin Marker

Inscription. Seven hundred feet east of this marker is the site of Martins Fort built in 1773 for the protection against the Indians and British. Here in 1779 three settlers were killed and seven were captured by the Indians.

Erected 1929 by Daughters of the American Revolution, Colonel John Evans Chapter.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Indigenous Peoples and Communities. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1773.

Location. 39° 42.975′ N, 79° 56.87′ W. Marker is near Maidsville, West Virginia, in Monongalia County. It is on Fort Martin Road 0.9 miles north of Seece Lane, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Maidsville WV 26541, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Central West Virginia.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Fort Martin (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); World War I and II Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Mason-Dixon Line (approx. 2 miles away); West Virginia / Pennsylvania (approx. 2 miles away); Stewartstown (approx. 2.4 miles away); “The Baptist Church at the Forks of Cheat” (approx. 2.4 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.4 miles away in Pennsylvania); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx.

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2.4 miles away in Pennsylvania). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maidsville.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, March 19, 2017

2. Fort Martin Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 19, 2017. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2017, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,001 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 19, 2017, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.