Fort Van Meter, Colonial stone blockhouse in Romney, United States.
Fort Van Meter stands as a two-story stone structure measuring 20 feet wide and 14 feet deep, with gun slots on both levels and a gabled roof.
Built in 1754 during the French and Indian War by Henry Van Meter, the fort served to protect settlers in the Allegheny Mountains from tribal raids.
The fort represents early American military architecture and defense strategies used by colonial settlers to protect their communities in the frontier regions.
Located 9 miles southwest of Romney in Hampshire County, West Virginia, the fort maintains its original stone walls and structural elements.
Unlike most colonial-era forts constructed from wood, this stone fortress endured through centuries and later functioned as a meat storage facility.
GPS coordinates: 39.23611,-78.84167
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:00
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