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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1756-1780) - A log and earthworks fort established in 1756 during the [[French & Indian War]] by Colonel [[George Washington]] in Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia. Abandoned in 1780. | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1756-1780) - A log and earthworks fort established in 1756 during the [[French & Indian War]] by Colonel [[George Washington]] in Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia. Named for [[John Campbell]], Earl of Loudoun. Abandoned in 1780. | ||
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== {{PAGENAME}} History == | == {{PAGENAME}} History == | ||
This fort was established by Colonel [[George Washington]] as a square fortification with four bastions and a double palisaded. The double palisade was filled with earth. The post was designed to garrison as many as 450 men and mount 24 cannons. | |||
[[Image:Fort Loudoun - 3.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Fort Loudoun Site]] | [[Image:Fort Loudoun - 3.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Fort Loudoun Site]] | ||
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== Current Status == | == Current Status == | ||
[[Image:Fort Loudoun - 2.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Fort Loudoun Marker Plaque]] | [[Image:Fort Loudoun - 2.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Fort Loudoun Marker Plaque]] | ||
Two markers, site on private property in Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia | |||
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Revision as of 18:03, 13 April 2012
Fort Loudoun (1) (1756-1780) - A log and earthworks fort established in 1756 during the French & Indian War by Colonel George Washington in Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia. Named for John Campbell, Earl of Loudoun. Abandoned in 1780.
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Fort Loudoun (1) History
This fort was established by Colonel George Washington as a square fortification with four bastions and a double palisaded. The double palisade was filled with earth. The post was designed to garrison as many as 450 men and mount 24 cannons.
Current Status
Two markers, site on private property in Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia
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Location: Private Property, Frederick County, Virginia. Maps & Images Lat: 39.188747 Long: -78.163892 |
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 814
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