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

Fort Pierpont

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 12, 2014

1. Fort Pierpont Marker

Inscription. John Pierpont, Revolutionary soldier and the son-in-law of Zackquill Morgan, built a fort in 1769. Washington was his guest in 1784. Here was born Francis H. Pierpont, who played an important part in the formation of West Virginia.

Erected 1964 by West Virginia Historic Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, the George Washington Slept Here, and the West Virginia Archives and History series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1769.

Location. 39° 39.252′ N, 79° 53.4′ W. Marker is in Morgantown, West Virginia, in Monongalia County. It is at the intersection of Old Cheat Road and Canyon Road on Old Cheat Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Morgantown WV 26508, 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

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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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: George Washington Stopped Here (here, next to this marker); Veterans Memorial (approx. ¾ mile away); Easton Roller Mill (approx. 1.3 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.6 miles away); Site of the Birthplace of David Adam Ice (approx. 1.9 miles away); Ice’s Ferry (approx. 1.9 miles away); Joseph Snider (approx. 1.9 miles away); Ralph Lemley: Resourceful Caretaker (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morgantown.

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 12, 2014

2. Fort Pierpont Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,392 times since then and 195 times this year. Last updated on May 4, 2018, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 1, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.