Russell's Fort

Russell's Fort (HM1OQW)

Location: Castlewood, VA 24224 Russell County
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Country: United States of America
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N 36° 52.638', W 82° 16.428'

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On the hill to the north stood Russell's Fort, an important link in the chain of forts built to protect settlers on Clinch River in the Indian War of 1774. William Russell, who established it, was a prominent soldier of the Revolution.
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HM NumberHM1OQW
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Marker NumberX-7
Year Placed1932
Placed ByConservation and Development Commission
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Wednesday, October 21st, 2015 at 9:02pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 386477 N 4082018
Decimal Degrees36.87730000, -82.27380000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 36° 52.638', W 82° 16.428'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds36° 52' 38.28" N, 82° 16' 25.68" W
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Area Code(s)276
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling West
Closest Postal AddressAt or near Co Rd 683, Castlewood VA 24224, US
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