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Building constructed from logs from Fort Donnally
Building constructed from logs from Fort Donnally


On May 29, 1778, Native Americans attacked Fort Donnally, near present-day Lewisburg.

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The Attack on Fort Donnally
John Stuart's Description of the Attack on Fort Donnally
Defense of Andrew Donnally's Actions During the Attack on Fort Donnally
Attacks on Fort Randolph and Fort Donnally: Matthew Arbuckle to Edward Hand
"Fort Donnally"
Anne Royall's Description of Dick Pointer
Emancipation of Dick Pointer


On This Day in West Virginia History: May

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