Historical Marker

Fort Greenbrier

WV 3 North/WV 12 East, between Pence Springs and Talcott, 8.2 miles east of the WV 12 split at Lowell Public Fishing Access Area ยท Summers

West Virginia marker

Inscription

Near site of Fort Greenbrier, commanded by Capt. John Van Bibber during Indian raids in 1777. Here stands house built, 1772, by Col. James Graham, with walls pierced for rifle fire. Graham's son was killed and daughter captured by Indians.

Location

AddressWV 3 North/WV 12 East, between Pence Springs and Talcott, 8.2 miles east of the WV 12 split at Lowell Public Fishing Access Area
CountySummers
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.698280, -80.859360

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