Fort Powhatan

Fort Powhatan (1808-1864) - A U.S. Army Second System coastal fort established in 1808 on the site of previous fortifications in Prince George County, Virginia. Abandoned in 1864. Also known as Fort Hood.

Fort Powhatan History

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Current Status

Some ruins remain on rivate property in Prince George County, Virginia

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USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) Database Entry: 1492969

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Location: Private property in Prince George County, Virginia. Map points may not be accurate. Maps & Images Lat: 37.2685203 Long: -77.0741987 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 30'

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 821-822

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Powhatan

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