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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RRU_washingtons-host_Keyser-WV.html
At Reese's Mill, ruins of the home of Abraham Johnson, who entertained George Washington and surveying party in 1748. Johnson appeared in Patterson Creek Valley between 1735 and 1740 and in 1750 became an official of the Ohio Company.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ROX_dr-john-green_Elk-Garden-WV.html
One fourth of a mile south is the grave of Dr. John Green, first resident doctor in Mineral County, 1832-73. Born in Bolton, England, November 13, 1798; came to Virginia in May, 1827, after serving as medic in Battle of Waterloo. Died Dec. 21, 1873.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ROW_mayo-and-savage_Piedmont-WV.html
Near here, William Mayo, Thomas Savage, and party spent the winter of 1736 on their expedition for the British King to determine the head waters of the Potomac River and fix the boundary between Maryland and the lands of Lord Fairfax.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QUC_vandiver-trout-clause-house_Keyser-WV.html
Located on a 1766 Fairfax grant and
site of a former blockhouse. Built
by John Vandiver in early 19th century; soon operated as an ordinary.
Henry Trout purchased the house in
1869, repairing damage done during
the Civil War. In the latter ha…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19QT_fort-ohio_Ridgeley-WV.html
On this site in 1750 the Ohio Company of Virginia erected a fortified storehouse known as Fort Ohio or the New Store. It served as protection and the center of commerce for this area, called Wills Creek until 1755, when Fort Cumberland, across the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOMB_potomac-state-college_Keyser-WV.html
Chartered, Feb. 15, 1901, as Keyser Preparatory Branch of West Virginia University. Became Potomac State School, 1921; Potomac State School of West Virginia University, 1935; Potomac State (junior) College, West Virginia University, 1953.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOMA_claysville-united-methodist-church_Elk-Garden-WV.html
Congregation was organized in 1849. The church, constructed in 1850 of lumber produced on a water-powered sawmill and furnished with seats of chestnut, hand finished, is in an excellent state of preservation. It was first used as a combined church…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLX0_keyser-averells-raid_Keyser-WV.html
Keyser. Between 1861-1865, Keyser, then New Creek, was sought by the North and South. It changed hands fourteen times. Fort Fuller, where Potomac State Collect stands, was supported by a series of forts girding the town.
Averell's Raid. Here in…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLWW_keyser-averells-raid_Keyser-WV.html
Keyser. Between 1861-1865, Keyser, then New Creek, was sought by the North and South. It changed hands fourteen times. Fort Fuller, where Potomac State Collect stands, was supported by a series of forts girding the town.
Averell's Raid. Here in…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLWP_don-redman_Piedmont-WV.html
Born in Piedmont on July 29, 1900. Began playing trumpet at age three; learned to play all wind instruments by age twelve. Graduated from Storer College in 1920. First great arranger in jazz; internationally known as "The Little Giant of Jazz." Ha…