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Revision as of 13:43, 11 March 2022


Fort Dinwiddie (2) (1772-1780s) - A French & Indian War era fort established in 1772 near Stewartstown, Monongalia County, West Virginia. Named Fort Dinwiddie after Virginia Governor Robert Dinwiddie. Abandoned in the 1780s. Also known as Fort Rogers and Rogers' Fort.

History

Established in 1772. Described as a VA colonial militia fort of "considerable size" on property owned by Jacob Rogers and located near the present village of Stewartstown on the west side of the Monongahela River, The fort served as an important river defense during the Revolution.

Abandoned in the 1780s.

Current Status

No Visible remains.


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Location: Stewartstown, Monongalia County, West Virginia.

Maps & Images

Lat: 38.08125 Long: -79.844787

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See Also:

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 843.

Links:

Fortification ID:

  • WV0086 - Fort Dinwiddie (2)

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