Near Buckhannon in Upshur County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Bush's Fort

Photographed by Bradley Owen, March 10, 2025

1. Bush's Fort Marker

Inscription.
Near this spot stood
Bush's Fort
Built in 1773 by John Bush as a protection from the Indians

Erected 1922 by Elizabeth Zane Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, Buckhannon, WV.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • Indigenous Peoples and Communities. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1773.

Location. 39° 0.061′ N, 80° 12.743′ W. Marker is near Buckhannon, West Virginia, in Upshur County. It can be reached from Hall Road (County Route 13) 0.3 miles east of 5th Street, on the left when traveling east. Marker is located at the first entrance to Heavner Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6167 Hall Road, Buckhannon WV 26201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Central West Virginia.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

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the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lewis/Upshur Counties Pioneers Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Resting Place (within shouting distance of this marker); George R. Latham (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); D. D. T. Farnsworth (about 400 feet away); Upshur County Veterans War Dead Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Larry Brown Flagpole Hill (approx. 0.2 miles away); Buckhannon Veteran Memorial Wall (approx. 0.2 miles away); We Honor Our "Unknowns (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Buckhannon.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, March 10, 2025

2. Bush's Fort Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 535 times since then and 106 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 14, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.