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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9FD_welcome-to-fort-mulligan-civil-war-site_Petersburg-WV.html
Exploring Fort Mulligan. A trail system with interpretive exhibits describe the Fort's construction, usage and strategic importance during the Civil War. Most of the site is wheelchair accessible, however several areas are inaccessible because of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9DB_stephen-benton-elkins-halliehurst_Elkins-WV.html
Stephen Benton Elkins. Businessman, politician, co-founder City of Elkins. Born in Ohio, 1841; died in Washington, DC, 1911. Secretary of War, 1891-1893; U.S. Senator from WV, 1895-1911. National figure in Republican Party for more than 30 years. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9CW_buckhannon-frontier-days_Buckhannon-WV.html
Buckhannon. Named for chief of Delaware Indians. John Jackson settled near in 1769. John Bush built a fort which was destroyed by Indians, 1782. A settlement which grew up there became the county seat of Harrison. W. Va. Wesleyan College is here.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9CV_population-center_Buckhannon-WV.html
The population center of the United States was in present West Virginia four times as it moved westward across the nation: near Wardensville in 1820; at Smoke Hole in 1830; west of Buckhannon in 1840; near Burning Springs in 1850.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9BJ_white-house-farm_Charles-Town-WV.html
In 1740, Dr. John McCormick, a Scots (Scotch)-Irish immigrant bought 395 acres from Jost Hite and established White House Farm. Stone barn built by McCormick is the oldest standing in West Virginia. House served as a tavern and inn in early 1800s.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9A4_lorentz_Buckhannon-WV.html
Town named for Jacob Lorentz (1776-1866), who settled here in 1800. Near here in 1795 eighteen members of the Schoolcraft and Bozarth families were killed or taken prisoner ruding Native American raid. Here were located the first store, first tann…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM97F_the-history-center_Buckhannon-WV.html
81 West Main Street, The History Center, est. 1983, by The Upshur County Historical Society, built, 1853 as the Southern Methodist Church Building.
During the night of August 30, 1862, Civil War action in the form of Jenkins' Raid swept down Ma…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM96U_glenville_Glenville-WV.html
Here was written "The West Virginia Hills," State song. This was the home of William Perry Brown, author of three score books for children, and for many years one of the most popular writer for the old "Youth's Companion."
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM96T_arnoldsburg-skirmish_Orma-WV.html
Site of Camp McDonald, set up, 1862, occupied by the 11th W. Va. Inf., U.S.V. Scene of engagement, May 6, 1862, when Federals under Maj. George C. Trimble beat off an attack by Confederate Moccasin Rangers under Capt. Geo. Downs.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM968_spencer_Spencer-WV.html
Visited, 1771, by Jesse Hughes, Indian fighter and scout. In 1812, named Tanner's Cross Roads for Samuel Tanner. To the west on the Marcellus Hart farm is the deepest oil or gas well east of the Mississippi River, 9104 feet.