Fort Ashby in Mineral County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Fort Ashby

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, March 28, 2009

1. Fort Ashby Marker

Inscription. Fort Ashby, one in the chain of Indian forts built by George Washington, 1755. sharp fighting here 1756. in 1794, troops under Gen. Daniel Morgan camped here on their way to suppress Whiskey Rebellion. Fort restored by W.P.A., 1939.

Erected 1966 by West Virginia Historic Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • War, French and Indian. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History, the Whiskey Rebellion, and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1755.

Location. 39° 30.311′ N, 78° 45.923′ W. Marker is in Fort Ashby, West Virginia, in Mineral County. Marker is on Green St., on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Ashby WV 26719, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. American Discovery Trail (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Fort Ashby (a few steps from this marker); Old Fort (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to Ashby's Fort (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington's Orders

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Women at the Fort (within shouting distance of this marker); Step Back in Time (within shouting distance of this marker); The Work Continues (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Ashby.

More about this marker. Marker has been moved adjacent the visitor's center. Not far from its original location.

Also see . . . Fort Ashby - Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 25, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, March 28, 2009

2. Fort Ashby

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, February 7, 2023

3. Fort Ashby Marker

In its new location.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,221 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 25, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 3. submitted on February 8, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.