William Wynne's Fort

William Wynne's Fort (HM1PBV)

Location: Tazewell, VA 24651 Tazewell County
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 7.47', W 81° 29.691'

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On the hillside to the north stood Wynne's Fort. A settlement was made here as early as 1752. Some years later William Wynne obtained land here and built a neighborhood fort. After 1776 the state government built a fort and garrisoned it.
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HM NumberHM1PBV
Series This marker is part of the series
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Marker NumberX-10
Year Placed1929
Placed ByConservation and Development Commission
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Sunday, November 15th, 2015 at 9:02pm PST -08:00
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Photo Credits: [1] DARY SKAGGS  
Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 456041 N 4108798
Decimal Degrees37.12450000, -81.49485000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 7.47', W 81° 29.691'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 7' 28.2" N, 81° 29' 41.46" W
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Area Code(s)276
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling North
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 113-127 Ben Bolt Ave, Tazewell VA 24651, US
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