Original Fort Harrod Site
(obverse)
A crude fortification was located at "The Big Spring," 1774. Warned of impending Indian war, Harrod and his men were ordered east to participate in Dunmore's War. They returned in 1775 and chose this site on high ground; it was more defensible and did not flood. The fort was later used as school and jail; finally deteriorated. Replica constructed on present site, 1927.
(reverse)
[Metal photograph of original fort with description of items in and around it.]
© 1977 by Reader's Digest Staff Artist, Nick Calabrese
Marker is at the intersection of West Lexington Street and Fort Street, on the right when traveling west on West Lexington Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
