Near McDowell in Highland County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Fort George on the Bullpasture River
Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 2, 2010
1. Fort George on the Bullpasture River Marker
Fort George was built in the spring of 1757 by Captain William Preston, acting on orders of Major Andrew Lewis. Local residents assisted in construction of the 80-foot-square log fort located on the land of Wallace Estill. It was never attacked directly by Indians, although arrows were shot at it from a ridge across the Bullpasture River. The fort site is located in the meadow southeast of this marker.Erected 1985 by Department of Conservation and Historic Resources. (Marker Number W-148.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1757.
Location. 38° 16.212′ N, 79° 32.394′ W. Marker is near McDowell, Virginia, in Highland County. Marker is at the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Battle Of McDowell (approx. 5.1 miles away); Village of McDowell (approx. 5.1 miles away); The Battle of McDowell (approx. 5.1 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of McDowell (approx. 5.1 miles away); McDowell VA - May 8, 1862 (approx. 5.1 miles away); a different marker also named The Battle of McDowell (approx. 5.1 miles away); a different marker also named Battle Of McDowell (approx. 5.1 miles away); a different marker also named The Battle of McDowell (approx. 5.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McDowell.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 2, 2010
2. Fort George on the Bullpasture River Marker
Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 2, 2010
3. The ruins of Fort George
The Bullpasture River is at the foot of the ridge beyond the fort.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2010, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 996 times since then and 109 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 8, 2010, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
