Fort Henry
Attacked, 1777, by Wyandot, Mingo, and Shawnee Indians who were repulsed by garrison under David Shepherd after white scouting parties had lost heavily. Maj. Samuel McCullough made famous ride over cliff during attack.
Last battle of the American Revolution fought here, Sept. 11–13, 1782. Ebenezer and Silas Zane led force which defeated British and Indians under British officers, carrying a British flag. Scene of Betty Zane’s heroic act.
Marker is on Main Street (West Virginia Route 2) south of 10th Street (U.S. 40), on the right when traveling south.
Courtesy hmdb.org
