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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1757-17??) - A settlers log family fort established about 1757 during the [[French & Indian War]] by William Johnson in Forsyth County, North Carolina. Abandoned as a fortification in 17??. | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1757-17??) - A settlers log family fort established about 1757 during the [[French & Indian War]] by William Johnson in Forsyth County, North Carolina. Abandoned as a fortification in 17??. | ||
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== [[French & Indian War]] (1754-1763) == | == [[French & Indian War]] (1754-1763) == | ||
During the [[French & Indian War]] William Johnson purchased a square mile of land along the Yadkin River in present day Forsyth County, North Carolina. He built a fort of "huge" logs on the land to protect his family and neighbors from Indian attacks. | During the [[French & Indian War]] William Johnson purchased a square mile of land along the Yadkin River in present day Forsyth County, North Carolina. He built a fort of "huge" logs on the land to protect his family and neighbors from Indian attacks. | ||
Revision as of 13:31, 25 March 2012
Johnson's Fort (1) (1757-17??) - A settlers log family fort established about 1757 during the French & Indian War by William Johnson in Forsyth County, North Carolina. Abandoned as a fortification in 17??.
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French & Indian War (1754-1763)
During the French & Indian War William Johnson purchased a square mile of land along the Yadkin River in present day Forsyth County, North Carolina. He built a fort of "huge" logs on the land to protect his family and neighbors from Indian attacks.
Current Status
Stone marker only. Part of Tanglewood County Park, Forsyth County, North Carolina
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Location: Tanglewood County Park, Forsyth County, North Carolina. Maps & Images Lat: 36.003597 Long: -80.408144 |
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