Fort Wetzel
Inscription
John Wetzel and sons, Lewis, Jacob, Martin, John, and George, came with the Zanes in 1769 and built a fort. The Wetzels became famous as scouts and Indian fighters. In 1787, the elder Wetzel was killed by Indians at Baker's Station.
Location
AddressUS 250 in Limestone, 0.3 miles from junction with WV 88
CountyMarshall
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.888310, -80.705380
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