Fort Pierpont
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member wvhunter
N 39° 39.252 W 079° 53.409
17S E 595213 N 4389966
County Route 67, at junction with North Pierpont Road and County Route 73/12, north of Morgantown
Waymark Code: WMQFH
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 09/15/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member tiki-4
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John Pierpont, Revolutionary soldier and the son-in-law of Zackquill Morgan, built a fort in 1769. Washington was his guest in 1784. Here was born Francis H. Pierpont, who played an important part in the formation of West Virginia.
Marker Title: Fort Pierpont

Marker Location: County Route 67

County or Independent City: Monongalia

Web Site: [Web Link]

Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Historic Commission, 1964

Marker Number: Not listed
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