Near Franklin in Pendleton County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Trout Rock Fort

Photographed by Craig Swain, July 10, 2010

1. Trout Rock Fort Marker

This marker replaced an older "two post" marker dating to the 1960s.

Inscription. The Trout Rock Fort was one in the chain of forts that the Virginia House of Burgesses in March 1756 directed Washington to erect for the defense of settlers in the South Branch Valley. It also marks the end of Gen. Stonewall Jackson's pursuit of the Federals after the Battle of McDowell, May 12, 1862. On this site during the War Between the States, gunpowder was made from saltpeter obtained in a nearby cave.

Erected 2009 by West Virginia Archives & History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, French and Indian • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1756.

Location. 38° 36.197′ N, 79° 22.267′ W. Marker is near Franklin, West Virginia, in Pendleton County. It is on U.S. 220 0.1 miles east of Powder Mill Road (County Route 220/8), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Franklin WV 26807, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s Potomac Highlands.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in Appalachia.

Globally, it is in North America,

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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Destruction of Saltpeter Works (a few steps from this marker); Jackson's Prayer Service (approx. 1.7 miles away); Devonian Shale (approx. 1.9 miles away); Civil War Soldiers Monument

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(approx. 3.4 miles away); McCoy House (approx. 3.4 miles away); Pendleton County World War I Memorial (approx. 3.4 miles away); Pendleton County Court House (approx. 3.4 miles away); Franklin (approx. 3.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.

Other markers no longer nearby. Trout Rock (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Confederate Prayer Service (was approx. 1.7 miles away but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it).

Trout Rock Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain

2. Trout Rock Markers

Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 17, 2023

3. Trout Rock Fort Marker

Marker surroundings have changed. Additional marker has been placed in the background and the blue Pendleton County sign has been removed.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,906 times since then and 100 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 17, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on October 17, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.