Glenville in Gilmer County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Fort Moore
Photographed by Don Morfe, April 13, 2014
1. Fort Moore Marker
Erected 1966 by West Virginia Historic Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 38° 56.19′ N, 80° 50.011′ W. Marker is in Glenville, West Virginia, in Gilmer County. It is on Pioneer Way (County Route 5/3) 0.2 miles east of North Court Street, on the right when traveling east. Located on the campus of Glenville State College. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 High Street, Glenville WV 26351, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s Little Kanawha Valley. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern 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 walking distance of this marker: Attack on Glenville (here, next to this marker); Glenville State College Presidents (a few steps from this marker); Glenville State College World War II Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Clemons Tower (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fallen Post Oak
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Photographed by Don Morfe, April 13, 2014
2. Fort Moore Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,400 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 4, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
