Fort Martin
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior
N 39° 42.925 W 079° 56.888
17S E 590159 N 4396700
Tells when Fort Martin was built and some things that happened there.
Waymark Code: WMF31E
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/14/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member flyingmoose
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Fort Martin

Fort Martin was built in 1769 by Colonel Charles Martin. Three settlers were killed and seven captured near the fort in 1779. At the Methodist Episcopal Church here Bishop Francis Asbury preached in 1784.
Marker Number: none

Marker Title: Fort Martin

Marker Location: North of Route 100

County or Independent City: Point Marion PA

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