John Powers' Fort
Inscription
On Simpson Creek is site of fort built by John Powers, 1771. Nearby is grave of Col. Benjamin Wilson, soldier and settler. Here lived Joseph Johnson, only Virginia governor from west of Alleghenies; first elected by popular vote.
Location
AddressUS 50 & WV 58, Bridgeport
CityBridgeport
CountyHarrison
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.238130, -80.394100
Sources
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