Audley Paul's Fort

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. Audley Paul's Fort Maker Locale 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 Audley Paul's Fort Marker Marker A-48 only, site unknown on private property, Botetourt County, Virginia {"selectable":false,"width":"500"} Location: Marker located on Hwy 11 south of Natural Bridge. Site unknown on private property, Botetourt County, Virginia. Map point is the marker location. Maps & Images Lat: 37.607913 Long: -79.615389 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: .....' 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 Links: North American Forts - Fort Audley Paul's Fort Visited: 10 Apr 2012