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

George Washington's Orders

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, February 7, 2023

1. George Washington's Orders Marker

Inscription. To Lieutenant Bacon of the Maryland Independent Company.

Fort Cumberland, Md., 26 October 1755

You are to proceed to George Parkers Plantation, where you will meet with Captain William Cockes and his Company of Rangers, who are ordered to erect a Work of Defence at the said place. You are to make choice of the most convenient Ground, and direct them in building a Quadrangular Fort of Ninety feet, with Bastions. You will direct them in what part of the Fort to build their Barracks, and the most convenient part for a Magazine.

...Another Fort of the same dimensions is to be built by Captain Ashby's Company, at the Plantation of Charles Sellars, or the late McCrackins; whichsoever you shall judge the most convenient Situation. You are to apply to each of these Companies for a Guard to escort you backwards and forwards, as often as you shall have occasion to go &c.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical date for this entry is October 26, 1755.

Location. 39° 30.323′ N, 78° 45.911′ W. Marker is in Fort Ashby, West Virginia, in Mineral County. Located at the Fort Ashby Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 227 Dans Run Road, 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. Welcome to Ashby's Fort (a few steps from this marker); Fort Ashby

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(a few steps from this marker); Women at the Fort (a few steps from this marker); Old Fort (a few steps from this marker); The Work Continues (within shouting distance of this marker); Step Back in Time (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fort Ashby (within shouting distance of this marker); American Discovery Trail (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Ashby.

Also see . . . Friends of Ashby's Fort. (Submitted on February 8, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 10 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on February 8, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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