Banks’ Fort
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member vhasler
N 38° 59.529 W 078° 21.439
17S E 728877 N 4319227
Defensive earthworks constructed nearby during US Civil War
Waymark Code: WMDQQR
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 02/15/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member flyingmoose
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The earthworks on the hilltop to the southwest were constructed by General Banks in the campaign of 1862.

Could not readily see any earthworks, but could have just not recognized.

Limited parking along street.

Marker Number: A-24

Marker Title: Banks’ Fort

Marker Location: In Strasburg along US-11

County or Independent City: Shenandoah County

Marker Program Sponsor: Conservation & Development Commission, 1927

Web Site: Not listed
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