Near Maidsville in Monongalia County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Fort Martin
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Francis Asbury, Traveling Methodist Preacher ⛪, and the West Virginia Archives and History series lists.
Location. 39° 42.914′ N, 79° 56.892′ W. Marker is near Maidsville, West Virginia, in Monongalia County. Marker is on Fort Martin Road (County Route 53) just south of the Pennsylvania state line, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Maidsville WV 26541, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Fort Martin (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mason-Dixon Line (approx. 2 miles away); West Virginia / Pennsylvania (approx. 2 miles away); Stewartstown (approx. 2.4 miles away); “The Baptist Church at the Forks of Cheat” (approx. 2.4 miles away); Albert Gallatin (approx. 3.1 miles away in Pennsylvania); Joseph Snider (approx. 3˝ miles away); Indian Park - Burrows Cemetery (approx. 4 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2014, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 478 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 19, 2014, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
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