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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1755-176?) - A settler fortification established in 1755 during the [[French & Indian War]] by Peter Hupp in Strasburg, Shenandoah County, Virginia. Abandoned as a fortification in the 1760s. | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1755-176?) - A settler home fortification established in 1755 during the [[French & Indian War]] by Peter Hupp in Strasburg, Shenandoah County, Virginia. Abandoned as a fortification in the 1760s. Also known as [[Peter Hupp's Fort]]. | ||
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== {{PAGENAME}} History == | == {{PAGENAME}} History == | ||
This fort was a settler defense | This fort was a settler defense built around the limestone house of [[Peter Hupp]]. | ||
== Current Status == | == Current Status == | ||
Two markers located near the still existing house on private property in Strasburg, Shenandoah County, Virginia. | Two markers located near the still existing house on private property in Strasburg, Shenandoah County, Virginia. | ||
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* [http://www.northamericanforts.com/East/vanorwest.html#shen North American Forts - | * [http://www.northamericanforts.com/East/vanorwest.html#shen North American Forts - Hupp's Fort] | ||
{{Visited|13 Apr 2012}} | {{Visited|13 Apr 2012}} | ||
Revision as of 16:41, 15 April 2012
Hupp's Fort (1755-176?) - A settler home fortification established in 1755 during the French & Indian War by Peter Hupp in Strasburg, Shenandoah County, Virginia. Abandoned as a fortification in the 1760s. Also known as Peter Hupp's Fort.
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Hupp's Fort History
This fort was a settler defense built around the limestone house of Peter Hupp.
Current Status
Two markers located near the still existing house on private property in Strasburg, Shenandoah County, Virginia.
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Location: Private Property on Hwy 11 and Cool Springs Road in Strasburg, Shenandoah County, Virginia. Maps & Images Lat: 38.995119 Long: -78.355385 |
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Visited: 13 Apr 2012
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