Fort Philip Long
National Register of Historic Places

Fort Philip Long

Stanley, Page County, Virginia
Listed
April 10, 1973
Type
Building
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
73002048

About this property

Fort Philip Long is a historic fort complex located on the Shenandoah River near Stanley, Page County, Virginia. It is a significant example of the fortifications undertaken by the families in the Massanutten country of Page County in the later half of the 18th century. It includes an 18th-century, 1+1⁄2-story, rubble limestone structure with a gable roof. It sits on a basement and features a massive exterior asymmetrical stone chimney. The fort is situated about 100 yards from the stone dwelling. It consists of random rubble limestone walls that form a tall barrel vault pierced by loopholes. The fort may also be entered by means of a tunnel, sunk into the limestone, running from the basement of the stone house. Also on the property is a large brick three-bay square house built in 1856 and a stone slave quarter. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

Location

Stanley, Page County, Virginia
38.60794, -78.55878

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Nearby Battles

Trevilian Station Area — Cavalry Engagement (October 1864)
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When was Fort Philip Long listed on the National Register?

Fort Philip Long was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 10, 1973.

What type of historic resource is Fort Philip Long?

Fort Philip Long is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Fort Philip Long?

The period of significance for Fort Philip Long is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1856.

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