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

Coon’s Fort

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

1. Coon’s Fort Marker

Inscription. To the south, Indian fort built in 1777 under direction of Captain James Booth. It was an important place of refuge for many early settlers in this valley. Near by was the iron furnace built by Benjamin Brice in 1812.

Erected 2008 by West Virginia Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 39° 27.403′ N, 80° 14.431′ W. Marker was near Worthington, West Virginia, in Marion County. It was on U.S. 19 north of West Virginia Route 218, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Worthington WV 26591, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in North Central West Virginia.

It was also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it was in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

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and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: Monongah Mine Disaster Memorial (approx. ¾ mile away); Worthington World War II Honor Roll Board (approx. 1.1 miles away); Worthington Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.4 miles away); Monongah Heroine (approx. 1½ miles away); Italian-American Immigrants Memorial Bell (approx. 1½ miles away); Monongah Disaster (approx. 1½ miles away); Captain James Booth (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Worthington.

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

2. Coon’s Fort Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2014, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,284 times since then and 154 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 5, 2014, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.