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During the [[French & Indian War]] William Johnson purchased a square mile of land along the Yadkin River in present day Forsyth County, North Carolina. He built a fort of "huge" logs on the land to protect his family and neighbors from Indian attacks. | During the [[French & Indian War]] William Johnson purchased a square mile of land along the Yadkin River in present day Forsyth County, North Carolina. He built a fort of "huge" logs on the land to protect his family and neighbors from Indian attacks. | ||
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Stone marker only. Part of Tanglewood County Park, Forsyth County, North Carolina | Stone marker only. Part of Tanglewood County Park, Forsyth County, North Carolina | ||
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Johnson's Fort (1) (1757-17??) - A Mormon settlers log family fort established about 1757 during the French & Indian War by William Johnson in Forsyth County, North Carolina. Abandoned as a fortification in 17??.
French & Indian War (1754-1763)During the French & Indian War William Johnson purchased a square mile of land along the Yadkin River in present day Forsyth County, North Carolina. He built a fort of "huge" logs on the land to protect his family and neighbors from Indian attacks. Current Status Stone marker only. Part of Tanglewood County Park, Forsyth County, North Carolina
Sources: Links: Visited: 25 Mar 2012
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