Fort Ashby
Inscription
Fort Ashby, one in the chain of Indian forts built by George Washington, 1755. Sharp fighting here, 1756. In 1794, troops under Gen. Daniel Morgan camped here on their way to suppress Whiskey Rebellion. Fort restored by W.P.A., 1939.
Location
AddressFort Ashby, in front of fort, WV 46
CountyMineral
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.450350, -78.955820
Sources
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