A military installation constructed during the French and Indian War, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

On October 26, 1755, Colonel George Washington gave orders to build a stockade and fort on the east side of Pattersons Creek.

The fort was completed about six weeks later, commanded by Captain John Ashby and his 2nd Company of Rangers.

The only major battle at Fort Ashby occurred in 1756, when Lieutenant Robert Rutherford and his Rangers were defeated by a band of French and Indians.

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