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Fort Ogden (2) (1755-1760s) - A French & Indian War Fort established in 1755 near Gormania, Grant County, West Virginia. Abandoned in the 1760s.
History
Fort Ogden was one of a chain of forts established by order of Colonel George Washington in 1755. The fort included a blockhouse and some cabins, surrounded by a strong stockade. The site was located near present-day U.S. 50, six miles east of Gormania in Grant County, West Virginia.
Current Status
Unknown. Roadside marker at Mt. Storm, West Virginia.
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Location: Gormania, Grant County, West Virginia.
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Lat: 39.278417 Long: -79.293700
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Sources:
- Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 845.
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