Fort Yargo's Cabin

Fort Yargo's Cabin. . , Imagine this log building being occupied by 30 to 50 people while under attack by Indians. That was its purpose when it was built in 1792. Settlers in the area took refuge in the fort during times of threat or attack. When it was not being used for fortification, a family occupied the structure. Quite often during those early years, travelers, new settlers, trappers, and traders bunked down with them in the fort. , This cabin is now open when the Living History Society conducts events on the site. In the meantime, we hope these photographs will give you an idea of its interior and how it was once used. , Firing holes or shooting ports were placed around the room to provide a field of fire. This one, to the right of the fireplace, had a limited view due to the chimney. To the left of the fireplace, a shuttered wood pass provided an additional larger field of fire. , Fort Yargo’s second floor served mainly as storage and sleeping space. Its windows opened to allow for a larger field of fire during attack and for air flow on hot summer days.