Kern's Fort

Kern's Fort, also known as Michael Kern's Cabin, is a historic log house in Morgantown, West Virginia, built in 1772 by one of the area's first settlers. This one-story structure, made of chestnut logs and featuring a 19th-century frame addition, served as a stockaded fort during Lord Dunmore's War in 1774. Recognized for its historical significance, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993 and is situated within the Greenmont Historic District, which was designated in 2005. Visitors can explore this fascinating piece of early American history.