Captain John Porter / Chelsea China Company

Captain John Porter / Chelsea China Company (HMTMF)

Location: New Cumberland, WV 26047 Hancock County
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Country: United States of America
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N 40° 29.919', W 80° 36.665'

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Side A:
Captain John Porter
(August 7, 1838 - February 7, 1893) Early developer of New Cumberland, he operated line of steamboats and barges on Ohio River, Chelsea China Company and glass plants. Known as "brick king" he owned Sligo, Aetna, Eagle, Rockside and Union brick plants and is credited for laying 1st brick street in town, July 1882. Played key role in building Presbyterian Stone Church. Served term as sheriff and legislator.

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Chelsea China Company
Located 1.2 miles south on Ohio River was factory founded in 1887 by Captain John Porter. Produced vitrified ware shipped nationwide for use in hotels and restaurants. In 1904, disastrous fire destroyed original plant, which was replaced by smaller plant. Sold to Cronin China Company later, the economic depression in 1930s and 1936 flood led to closure of plant.
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HM NumberHMTMF
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Year Placed2006
Placed ByCity of New Cumberland and West Virginia Division of Archives and History
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Date Added Tuesday, September 30th, 2014 at 8:41pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17T E 532955 N 4483177
Decimal Degrees40.49865000, -80.61108333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 40° 29.919', W 80° 36.665'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds40° 29' 55.14" N, 80° 36' 39.90" W
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Area Code(s)304
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 101-199 N River Ave, New Cumberland WV 26047, US
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