Keyser in Mineral County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Fort Piano
Keyser Historical Walking Trail
Between Cross and First Streets, looking across New Creek and up about 100 yards were the trenches of Fort Piano where cannons were positioned. Now overgrown, was still visible in 1980.Erected by The City of Keyser, West Virginia. (Marker Number 2.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia, The City of Keyser series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1980.
Location. 39° 26.053′ N, 78° 58.828′ W. Marker is in Keyser, West Virginia, in Mineral County. Marker is at the intersection of South Water Street and Cross Street, on the left when traveling south on South Water Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 340 S Water St, Keyser WV 26726, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Fuller / Capture of New Creek (approx. 0.2 miles away); Potomac State College (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort Fuller (approx. 0.3 miles away); Tannery and Shoe Factory (approx. 0.3 miles away); Taylor Home
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Additional commentary.
1. About Fort Piano
Fort Piano was a Civil War-era fort.
— Submitted April 25, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 139 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 25, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
