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About Nutter Fort

Nutter Fort is a town in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States, incorporated in 1923. The town is a southeastern suburb of Clarksburg. == History == In the 1770s, brothers Thomas Nutter, Matthew, John, and Christopher arrived, securing a 1,400-acre land grant along the Elk Creek in what was then Monongalia County. Seeking refuge from the conflicts, they hewed logs and erected a formidable fort in 1772 with the help of settlers Obadiah and Daniel Davisson. This bastion, later known as Nutter's Fort, offered sanctuary to settlers fleeing Native American raids. The original fort is no longer standing; it has left its foundation and remains.The construction of the West Virginia Central and Pittsburgh Railroad in the 1880s facilitated the transportation of Nutter Fort's newly discovered coal resources to Clarksburg. The town is now more focused on education and community development. === West Virginia Blackberry Festival === The West Virginia Blackberry Festival, held from 1996 to 2019, showcased the region's agricultural heritage and the preservation of its historical landmarks, including the old Roosevelt-Wilson High School. The festival ended with COVID-19 as the main reason for cancellation in 2019 but has not continued since up to 2024. == Geography == Nutter Fort is located at 39°15′44″N 80°19′21″W (39.262163, −80.322389), along Elk Creek.According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.85 square miles (2.20 km2), all land.