Johnson's Fort (1)

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??. Johnson's Fort Marker Locale 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 Johnson's Fort Marker Stone marker only. Part of Tanglewood County Park, Forsyth County, North Carolina {"selectable":false,"width":"500"} Location: Tanglewood County Park, Forsyth County, North Carolina. Maps & Images Lat: 36.00360 Long: -80.40814 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: .....' Sources: Links: Wikipedia - Tanglewood Park Visited: 25 Mar 2012