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A [[French & Indian War]] defense established in 1757 under the direction of Colonel [[George Washington]]. This post was one of a chain of defenses along the western frontier established by Colonel Washington to counter the French and their Indian allies. | A [[French & Indian War]] defense established in 1757 under the direction of Colonel [[George Washington]]. This post was one of a chain of defenses along the western frontier established by Colonel Washington to counter the French and their Indian allies. | ||
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Marker A-48 only, site unknown on private property, Botetourt County, Virginia | Marker A-48 only, site unknown on private property, Botetourt County, Virginia | ||
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Revision as of 12:53, 10 April 2012
Audley Paul's Fort (1757-1763) - A French & Indian War defense established in 1757 by Captain Audley Paul in present day Botetourt County, Virginia. Abandoned in 1763.
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Audley Paul's Fort History
A French & Indian War defense established in 1757 under the direction of Colonel George Washington. This post was one of a chain of defenses along the western frontier established by Colonel Washington to counter the French and their Indian allies.
Current Status
Marker A-48 only, site unknown on private property, Botetourt County, Virginia
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Location: Private Property, Botetourt County, Virginia. Maps & Images Lat: 37.607913 Long: -79.615389 |
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 802
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