Wilderness Blockhouse

[leepdog]

This is a re-creation of the John Anderson Blockhouse, representative of fortifications manned by the Holston Militia during conflicts between settlers and American Indians in the late 1770s. This is located near Natural Tunnel State Park in SE Virginia.

[Sheriliz]

What a cool building. I've seen something simular, also re-creation. I enjoyed seeing this.

[leonaashlee]

That's really interesting and it's a great shot too. Nice work.

[fstopMike]

Very interesting. I'ver enjoyed seeing the re-creation. Thanks for the glimpse of history.

[leepdog]

Originally Posted by Sheriliz

What a cool building. I've seen something simular, also re-creation. I enjoyed seeing this.

I like the way the second floor is bigger than the ground floor.

Originally Posted by leonaashlee

That's really interesting and it's a great shot too. Nice work.

Thanks, Leona.

Originally Posted by fstopMike

Very interesting. I'ver enjoyed seeing the re-creation. Thanks for the glimpse of history.

It was closed the day I was there. I've been there before and the inside is wonderful. I think the steps up to the second floor were about 4 inches thick!

[pjflan7]

Great shot.....wonder how many Indians lost their lives trying to burn this thing