# Fort Chiswell Site

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**Fort Chiswell Site** is a historic [archaeological site](/source/Archaeological_site) located at [Fort Chiswell](/source/Fort_Chiswell,_Virginia), [Wythe County, Virginia](/source/Wythe_County,_Virginia). It is the site of a frontier fort built in 1758 as an outpost during the [French and Indian War](/source/French_and_Indian_War). The fort was situated at the junction of the [Great Trading Path](/source/Great_Indian_Warpath) and the Richmond Road, near the [New River](/source/New_River_(Kanawha_River)). The fort fell into disrepair in the 18th century as both the county seat and courthouse were moved from Fort Chiswell to the county seat of [Wytheville](/source/Wytheville), 12 miles to the west. The remaining foundations of the Fort and its surrounding buildings were completely covered over during the construction of [I-77](/source/I-77) in [Wythe County](/source/Wythe_County) during the 1970s. There is a pyramid shaped historical marker of sandstone situated approximately 200 yards west-northwest of the fort's original location.

It was listed on the [National Register of Historic Places](/source/National_Register_of_Historic_Places) in 1978.[2]

## References

1. ["Virginia Landmarks Register"](http://www.dhr.virginia.gov/registers/register_counties_cities.htm). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 5 June 2013.

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