Fort Ashby in Mineral County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Old Fort
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, February 7, 2023
1. Old Fort Marker
The year was 1927 and this log structure was destined to be torn down by its owner, Thomas Pyles, who had built a new house for his family, word went out and the Potomac Valley Chapter WV #4-042 N.S.D.A.R. raised $200 to purchase the building. The building was in poor repair. Time passed and funds were hard to raise so in the 1930's the building was deeded to the Mineral County court for $1 in order to be eligible for WPA funding & restoration work. Ownership returned to the N.S.D.A.R. and the "Old Fort" museum opened on July 4, 1939.
In 1968 the Fort Ashby Chapter WV #4-057 N.S.D.A.R. was formed and shared in the care & programing of the museum. Full ownership was deeded to the Fort Ashby Chapter in 1988. That chapter established the Friends of Ashby's Fort, Inc. In 2014, ownership was deeded to the friends on June 7, 2016.
December 18, 1970
National Register of Historic Places
April 30, 2016
Mineral County Historic Landmark
Erected by National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 7, 2016.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Ashby (a few steps from this marker); Women at the Fort (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to Ashby's Fort (a few steps from this marker); Step Back in Time (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Fort Ashby (a few steps from this marker); American Discovery Trail (a few steps from this marker); George Washington's Orders (a few steps from this marker); The Work Continues (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.)
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, February 7, 2023
2. Old Fort Marker
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 64 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 8, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
