Harshbarger Corner

Harshbarger Corner (HM1EDF)

Location: Milton, WV 25541 Cabell County
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Country: United States of America
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N 38° 26.064', W 82° 7.968'

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Survey of Milton began here in 1872 and post office was established in 1873. Founder, David Harshbarger, later lived on this lot. Named for Milton Reece, first postmaster and large landholder in vicinity. Town incorporated in 1876 with Captain J.R. Burke as first mayor. Captain John Harshbarger occupied a log house 60 feet to north and operated a grist mill to the southwest on Mud River.
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HM NumberHM1EDF
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Year Placed1981
Placed ByWest Virginia Department of Culture and History
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Saturday, October 25th, 2014 at 7:10pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 401131 N 4254621
Decimal Degrees38.43440000, -82.13280000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 26.064', W 82° 7.968'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 26' 3.84" N, 82° 7' 58.08" W
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Area Code(s)304
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 631-659 Midland Trail, Milton WV 25541, US
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