Fort Randolph, located in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, at the confluence of the Ohio and Kanawha Rivers, was one of the Trans-Allegheny frontier's most important military outposts during the American Revolution. Built in 1776 under Captain Matthew Arbuckle's direction and named for Peyton Randolph, president of the Second Continental Congress, the fort earned the nickname "backdoor of Virginia" for its strategic role defending colonies against British forces and Native American allies. A replica reconstructed in 1974, approximately one mile from the original site, now operates as a volunteer-managed nonprofit offering free admission, weekend tours during summer months, and hosting annual celebrations including the May Siege Commemoration and July Liberty Day events.
