Fort Barnwell (1)

Fort Barnwell (1) (1712-1712) - A South Carolina militia post established by Colonel John Barnwell in 1712 near the present day town of Fort Barnwell in Craven County, North Carolina. Named for Colonel John Barnwell of South Carolina. Abandoned later in 1712.

Fort Barnwell (1) History

Established by militia Colonel John Barnwell in April 1712 during his operations against the Tuscarora Indians in North Carolina. The Tuscarora were defeated with more than 300 killed and 100 made prisoner at Fort Narhantes on the banks of the Neuse River in present day Craven County, North Carolina.

Current Status

Remains 2 miles Northeast of the town of Fort Barnwell in Craven County, North Carolina.

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Location: Near the town of Fort Barnwell, Craven County, North Carolina. Map point is the roadside marker in the town of Fort Barnwell. Maps & Images Lat: 35.292063 Long: -77.335941 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 608
• E. Lawrence Lee, Indian Wars in North Carolina • Chapter 4

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Barnwell
• Waymarking.com - Fort Barnwell Marker

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