Fort Ashby

Fort Ashby (1755-1764) - A French & Indian War Fort established in 1755 near Fort Ashby, Mineral County, West Virginia. Named after Captain John Ashby, son of Thomas Ashby. Abandoned in 1764. History of Fort Ashby A Virginia militia fort established in 1755 during the French & Indian War by Lieutenant John Bacon on the orders of Colonel George Washington. The fort guarded the supply route from Fort Loudoun, Virginia, to Fort Cumberland, Maryland. Built as a 90 foot square stockade with a blockhouse on each of the angles. The fort included a barracks and storehouses. The initial garrison, commanded by Captain John Ashby, included two officers and thirty-two enlisted men. The post was abandoned by 1764. Used by George Washington during the Whiskey Rebellion for troops under General Morgan. Current Status A WPA restored log building open for special events and by appointment. {"selectable":false,"width":"500"} Location: Fort Ashby, Mineral County, West Virginia. Maps & Images Lat: 39.50542 Long: -78.76533 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: .....' See Also: French & Indian War Sources: Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 841. Links: North American Forts - Fort Ashby Wikipedia - Fort Ashby Ashby's Fort NRHP - Fort Ashby Visited: No