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 (3).

Fort Powhatan History

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Current Status

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

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

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Powhatan

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