Fort Loudoun (1)
Fort Loudoun (1) (1756-1780) - A log, stone 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 204' square fortification with four bastions and a double palisaded just North of the town of Winchester. The double palisade was filled with earth and debris for additional strength. The fort was designed to garrison as many as 450 men and mount 24 cannons. Two large 18' by 38' buildings were built along the south wall, one to house the officers and the other to house the guard and a jail. The two buildings were separated by the south gate. A third large 18' by 85' two story building was built across north wall to house the enlisted troops. Additional buildings lined the east and west walls. The magazine was built into the south bastion
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
- Baker, Norman L., Fort Louden: Washington's Fort in Virginia, French & Indian War Foundation, Winchester, 2006, ISBN 978-0-9790505-0-3
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Visited: 13 Apr 2012
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