Fort Ashby in Mineral County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Fort Ashby
Erected 1963 by West Virginia Historic Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • War, French and Indian. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History, and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1755.
Location. 39° 30.198′ N, 78° 46.116′ W. Marker is in Fort Ashby, West Virginia, in Mineral County. Marker is at the intersection of Washington St. and N. Green St. on Washington St.. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Ashby WV 26719, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Fort Ashby (approx. 0.2 miles away); American Discovery Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Fort Ashby (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Fort (approx. 0.2 miles away); Step Back in Time (approx. ¼ mile away); Women at the Fort (approx. ¼ mile away); Welcome to Ashby's Fort (approx. ¼ mile away); George Washington's Orders (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Ashby.
Also see . . . Fort Ashby - Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 25, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,192 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 25, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.