Near West Lafayette in Coshocton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Old Stone Fort
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, October 1, 2015
1. Old Stone Fort Marker
National Society
Colonial Dames XVII Century
Old Stone Fort
believed to have been built by
DeIberville, LaSalles successor,
who built French forts in the
Mississippi Valley, 1679 to 1689. He located one northeast of the
Ohio River. This may be that fort
and Ohios oldest building.
Erected by Colonial Dames XVII Century.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series list.
Location. 40° 16.939′ N, 81° 40.633′ W. Marker is near West Lafayette, Ohio, in Coshocton County. It is on County Route 254, on the right when traveling south. marker is east of St Rt 751, south of the Tuscarawas River. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 22921 Co Rd 254, West Lafayette OH 43845, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Amish Country. It is also in the American Midwest, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern 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 Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: West Lafayette (approx. 3½ miles away); a different marker also named West Lafayette (approx. 3.7 miles
this page online
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, October 1, 2015
2. Old Stone Fort Marker
full view of marker
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, October 1, 2015
3. Old Stone Fort Marker
marker can be seen at a distance; full view of structure
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, October 1, 2015
4. Old Stone Fort Marker
stone tablet, containing names of supportors
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, October 1, 2015
5. Old Stone Fort Marker
back side of stone, with more names
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, October 1, 2015
6. Old Stone Fort Marker
nearby sign, on Co Rd 254, at turn-off from St Rt 751
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, October 1, 2015
7. Old Stone Fort Marker
the Tuscarawas River
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, October 1, 2015
8. Old Stone Fort Marker
Colonial Dames logo on marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2015, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,811 times since then and 86 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on October 1, 2015, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
