Fort Lee
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc
N 38° 20.651 W 081° 37.951
17S E 444726 N 4244193
One of many historic fortifications located in the capitol city area.
Waymark Code: WM969Z
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 07/05/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member tiki-4
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A western frontier outpost guarding settlers against the Indians. Built here in 1788 and named for Gen Henry 'Light Horse Harry' Lee, one of Washington;s most trusted officers. Later Lee was governor of Virginia.

West Virginia Department of Archives and History 1974
Marker Title: Fort Lee

Marker Location: State Capitol area

County or Independent City: Kanawha County

Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Department of Archives and History

Marker Number: Not listed

Web Site: Not listed
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