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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1756-1758) - A [[French & Indian War]] fort established in 1756 near Taylor, Hardy County, West Virginia. Located on the east side of the South Potomac River. Abandoned in 1758. Also known as [[Fort Waggener]] and [[Fort Holland]]. | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1756-1758) - A [[French & Indian War]] fort established in 1756 near Taylor, Hardy County, West Virginia. Located on the east side of the South Potomac River. Abandoned in 1758. Also known as [[Fort Waggener]] and [[Fort Holland (2)]]. | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
A stockaded fort | A stockaded fort was established in 1756 by Captain [[Thomas Waggener]] under the orders of Colonel [[George Washington]]. On 16 May 1757, Governor [[Robert Dinwiddie]] ordered Colonel Washington to post 70 men under Captain Waggener at the fort. | ||
== Current Status == | == Current Status == | ||
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'''GPS Locations:''' | '''GPS Locations:''' | ||
* {{GPSLinkLong|Lat=39.068525|Lon=-78.972114}} | * {{GPSLinkLong|Lat=39.068525|Lon=-78.972114}} Fort Location | ||
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'''See Also:''' | '''See Also:''' | ||
* [[French & Indian War Fortifications - West Virginia]] | * [[French & Indian War Fortifications - West Virginia]] | ||
* [[French & Indian War Fortifications - Virginia]] | |||
'''Sources:''' | '''Sources:''' | ||
* {{Roberts}}, page 842. | * {{Roberts}}, page 842. | ||
* {{Baker}}, page 132-133. | |||
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* [https://jimmoyer1.wixsite.com/fortloudounva/forts-on-the-frontier Frontier Forts Google Maps] | * [https://jimmoyer1.wixsite.com/fortloudounva/forts-on-the-frontier Frontier Forts Google Maps] | ||
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HistoryA stockaded fort was established in 1756 by Captain Thomas Waggener under the orders of Colonel George Washington. On 16 May 1757, Governor Robert Dinwiddie ordered Colonel Washington to post 70 men under Captain Waggener at the fort. Current StatusUnkown
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