Inscription
This fort was one of a string of defensive posts and protective forts that served the community of Elk Garden and isolated homes in the Clinch Valley in the 18th century. There is no known date of construction, but it is believed to have been a large and well-stockaded fort. An important outpost during the Indian wars of the frontier period, it was garrisoned by 1774 under the command of Captain John Kinkead. The site was later the homestead of Governor Henry Carter Stuart (1914-1918).
Details
| HM Number | HM1ORT |
|---|---|
| Tags | |
| Marker Number | X-9 |
| Year Placed | 1989 |
| Placed By | Department of Historic Resources |
| Marker Condition |   9 out of 10 (1 reports) |
| Date Added | Thursday, October 22nd, 2015 at 9:01pm PDT -07:00 |
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Photo Credits: [1] LINDA HINCHEY
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| UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 31N E 166021 N 0 |
|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees | 36.93651667, -81.96665000 |
| Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 36° 56.191', W 81° 57.999' |
| Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 36° 56' 11.46" N, 81° 57' 59.94" W |
| Driving Directions | Google Maps |
| Area Code(s) | 276 |
| Which side of the road? | Marker is on the right when traveling East |
| Closest Postal Address | At or near 16335 Trail of the Lonesome Pine, Rosedale VA 24280, US |
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