Fort Byrd

 (1774-1794) - First established in 1774. Named after Col. William Byrd. In use until the end of Indian hostilities in 1794. Also known as Moore's Fort and Snoddy's Fort.

History
Fort Byrd was the largest and best known of the Clinch River forts and it remained in use until the end of Indian hostilities in 1794. This fort continuously sheltered 20 or more families numbering 150 to 200 people. It was attacked many times by hostile Indians who killed many settlers and militiamen. John Duncan was among those killed outside the fort by Indians under Chief Logan in 1774.

Daniel Boone and his family return to the Clinch in 1773, after Boone's son and others were killed by the Indians in his first Kentucky settlement. Boone was placed in command of Moore's Fort and Blackmore's Fort in 1774 as a Capt. of militia until he went back to Kentucky in 1775.

Current Status
Exact location not known, Russell County, Virginia.

Sources:
 * , page 818

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