Fort Lee
Inscription
A western frontier outpost, guarding settlers against the Indians. Built here in 1788 and named for Gen. Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee, one of Washington's most trusted officers. Later Lee was governor of Virginia.
Location
Address1100 block of Kanawha Boulevard, near junction with Brooks Street, Charleston
CityCharleston
CountyKanawha
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.371880, -81.504290
Sources
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