View from Route 33 of Germany Valley, Between Franklin and Elkins, W. Va.

Identifier:

043731

Title:

View from Route 33 of Germany Valley, Between Franklin and Elkins, W. Va.

Date:

ca. 1966

Creator:

Ruth, C.H.

Description:

Sign on postcard reads: "In Germany Valley is the site of Hinkle's Fort built in 1761-1762. It was the only defense of the South Branch after Fort Upper Tract and Fort Seybert were destroyed by Shawnee Indians under Killbuck, April 27-28, 1758." Published by Valley News Agency. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

Subjects:

Counties--Pendleton--Scenes and Views.

Acquisition Source:

Kissler, P.T.

Acquisition Method:

Acquired

Medium:

postcard

Projects:

West Virginia History OnView