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1756

Fort Buttermilk was constructed in spring 1756 to protect the settlers living along the South Branch of the Potomac south of present Moorefield.

Other events that happened on or around 1756

1756

Battle of the Trough occurred near Moorefield.

Other events that happened on or around 1756

Oct, 1757

An Indian raiding party killed two men near Fort Buttermilk.


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