Fort Pierpont
Inscription
John Pierpont, Revolutionary soldier and the son-in-law of Zackquill Morgan, built a fort in 1769. Washington was his guest in 1784. Here was born Francis H. Pierpont, who played an important part in the formation of West Virginia.
Location
AddressCounty Route 67, at junction with North Pierpont Road and County Route 73/12, north of Morgantown
CountyMonongalia
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.582070, -80.043110
Sources
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