Site of Black's Fort

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Title

Site of Black's Fort

Subject

Historical Marker designating probable (possible) location of Black's Fort in Abingdon

Description

"The fort, built in 1776, stood a short distance to the south. Here the first Court of Washington County was held January 29, 1777."

Creator

Virginia Dept. of Conservation and Development Commission

Source

The Historical Marker Database, "a community of self-directed volunteers."

Publisher

Virginia Dept. of Historic Resources

Date

1927

Contributor

Paul Crumlish, Photographer (July 14, 2011)

Rights

VHR

Relation

Format

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