The fort was originally known as Fort Fincastle, and was named for Viscount Fincastle, Lord Dunmore, Royal Governor of Virginia, but later renamed for Patrick Henry, and was at the time located in Virginia.
The fort was originally known as Fort Fincastle. The fort was named for Viscount Fincastle. The fort was later renamed for Patrick Henry. The fort was at the time located in Virginia. Viscount Fincastle was Lord Dunmore. Lord Dunmore was Royal Governor of Virginia.