Worley Fort, Blacksville, W. Va.

Identifier:

040939

Collection Number:

A&M 1730

Title:

Worley Fort, Blacksville, W. Va.

Description:

Rear view of the Worley Fort. The "Worleys" were considered the first settlers in Blacksville area, circa 1783. The building was three stories high. At one time had a barricade or stockade fence around it. Just before reaching the third floor, there was a fake floor about one and half feet high to slip children into in a prone position during periods of danger from Indian attacks.

Subjects:

Counties--Monongalia--Homes.

Acquisition Source:

Core, Earl L.

Acquisition Method:

Gift

Medium:

print

Projects:

West Virginia History OnView