Fort Preston (2)

 (1774-1794) - A colonial fort first established in 1774 by Capt. William Russell during Lord Dunmore's War against hostile Indian tribes. Named by Capt. Russell for Col. William Preston the area commander. Also known as Russell's Fort, Cowan's Fort and Bickley's Fort. The fort remained in use until the end of Indian hostilities in 1794.

History
Fort Preston was originally named for Col. William Preston who was the area commander but the name was not accepted locally and it came to be called Russell's Fort. Capt. Russell kept his military headquarters at this fort and his personal residence. As the property changed hands the names of the new owners became the name of the fort, hence the Cowan's Fort and Bickley's Fort names.

This was a small fort but it did come under attack and it was the location where Ann Bush Neece survived being tomahawked and scalped.

The fort was in use until the end of Indian hostilities in 1794.

Current Status
Exact location unknown, Russell County, Virginia.

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Links:
 * North American Forts - Fort Preston
 * Roots Web - Fort Preston