Palisade Fort 1756 - 1763
Reconstructed
The only French and Indian War Fort in the Southeast reconstructed on the original footprint and site. This five-sided palisade was build around the central part of the community for protection from Indian (Shawnee) aggression. Fortunately, the Indians never attached the Moravian community at Bethabara.
The fort was built by the Moravians and their neighbors. It was constructed in an amazing 18 days. The pales were made of various woods including pine, oak and cedar. In the most recent reconstruction 2,200 posts were used to complete the project.
Once peace was confirmed in 1763 the fort was dismantled.
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