Fort Banks (3)

Fort Banks (3) (1862-1865) - A U.S. Civil War post established in 1862 by U.S. Army Captain Edward Hunt in Strasburg, Shenandoah County, Virginia. Named for Union General Nathaniel P. Banks, the local Commander. Occupied by both Union and Confederate forces. Abandoned at the end of the war in 1865.

Current Status

Two markers, no remains, the site is partially occupied by the city water tower in Strasburg, Shenandoah County, Virginia

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Location: Intersection of North St. and Banks Fort Road in Strasburg, Shenandoah County, Virginia. Maps & Images Lat: 38.99188 Long: -78.36049 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: .....'

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 802

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Banks

Visited: 12 Apr 2012

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