Fort Wetzel
John Wetzel and sons, Lewis, Jacob, Martin, John, and George, came with the Zanes in 1769 and built a fort. The Wetzels became famous scouts and Indian fighters. In 1787, the elder Wetzel was killed by Indians at Baker’s Station.
Marker is on U.S. 250 east of Fairmont Pike, on the right when traveling south.
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