Rivesville in Marion County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Fort Pawpaw

Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 21, 2014

1. Fort Pawpaw Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

North on high flat, overlooking the junction of Pawpaw Creek and the Monongahela River, was “Pawpaw Fort,” a ninety-foot square stockade-fort erected in 1781. Rangers commanded by Captain Jack Evans garrisoned it.

Erected 2008 by West Virginia Archives & History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1781.

Location. 39° 31.741′ N, 80° 7.438′ W. Marker is in Rivesville, West Virginia, in Marion County. Marker is on Main Street (U.S. 19) west of Monroe Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rivesville WV 26588, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. David Morgan (here, next to this marker); To the Founders of the West Virginia State Medical Association Organized at Fairmont (approx. 0.3 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Colonel Zackquill Morgan

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

(approx. 1.7 miles away); Colonel Zackwill Morgan (approx. 1.7 miles away); Job Prickett House (approx. 1.8 miles away); Prickett's Fort (approx. 1.8 miles away); a different marker also named Pricketts Fort (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rivesville.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 21, 2014

2. Fort Pawpaw Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2014, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 602 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 21, 2014, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.