Fort Scammon
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member jrappold
N 38° 20.824 W 081° 39.179
17S E 442941 N 4244524
Fort Scammon
Waymark Code: WM21XD
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/21/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member tiki-4
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At the top of the hill is the site of an earthwork fort built by Union soldiers in 1863. During the battle of Sept. 13, 1862, Confederate artillery fired on Charleston from this place. Hayes and McKinley, future presidents, served at the fort.
Marker Number: KA-1

Marker Title: Fort Scammon

Marker Location: Fort Hill Drive, just off US 119, Charleston

County or Independent City: Kanawha County

Web Site: Not listed

Marker Program Sponsor: Not listed
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