Fort Bowman (1)

Fort Bowman (1) (1755-176?) - A settler fortification established in 1755 during the French & Indian War by George Bowman in Shenandoah County, Virginia. Abandoned as a fortification sometime in the 1760s. Also known as George Bowman's Fort and Harmony Hall. Fort Bowman HABS Floor Plan Fort Bowman HABS Photo Fort Bowman Marker on Hwy 11 Fort Bowman (1) History This fort was a settler defense stockade built around the limestone house of George Bowman. Current Status The house still exists and restoration work continues. Private Property near Strasburg in Shenandoah County, Virginia {"selectable":false,"width":"500"} Location: Private Property near Strasburg, Shenandoah County, Virginia. Maps & Images Lat: 39.002806 Long: -78.325275 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: .....' Sources: Links: North American Forts - Fort Bowman Visited: 13 Apr 2012 Fort Bowman (1) Picture Gallery Click on the picture to see a larger version. Contribute additional pictures - the more the better!