Fort Blackmore

 (1774-1794) - First established in 1774 by brothers Capt. John Blackmore and Joseph Blackmore. Named after the brothers. Used until the end of the Indian hostilities in 1794. Also known as Blackmore's Fort

History
Fort Blackmore was built on the property of Capt. John Blackmore, who came with his brother Joseph from Fauquier County, VA, in 1772. During the conflict, many settlers and militia were killed and captured around Fort Blackmore because it was on the north bank of the Clinch River and more exposed than the other posts. No description of the post exists but, given the large numbers of people who fled to its protection in 1776, it must have been substantial. In 1777 the militia garrison at Fort Blackmore numbered eighteen troops.

Current Status
Monument only on the north side of the new Highway 72 bridge crossing the Clinch River.

Sources:
 * , page 803

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