Fort Van Meter
Inscription
Fort Van Meter once commanded by Major Samuel McCullough, the noted Indian fighter, whose heroic deeds are favorite borders stories. On a scouting trip with his brother, McCullough was killed in 1782, and is buried nearby.
Location
AddressWV88, Clinton (between West Liberty and Wheeling)
CountyOhio
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.112050, -80.652850
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