Historical Marker

Fort Wright

409 Kyles Ln., Municipal Building, Ft. Wright · Ft. Wright · Kenton

Kentucky marker

Inscription

Near here stood Fort Wright, built in Sept. 1862 by Union troops to help defend Cincinnati area from advancing Confederate armies. Fort named for Maj. Gen. Horatio G. Wright, USA, who later was chief engineer for completion of the Washington Monument. The city of Fort Wright is named for both the fort and the engineer-general.

Presented by Citizens of Fort Wright.

Location

Address409 Kyles Ln., Municipal Building, Ft. Wright
CityFt. Wright
CountyKenton

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