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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2LC_old-stone-tavern_Aurora-WV.html
Built by Henry Grimes circa 1825. It was opened as a tavern in 1841 and kept by George G. Houser, Hiram Hanshaw and William H. Grimes. This was the first tavern in Union District on the Northwestern Turnpike.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2IL_romney-in-1861-1865-stonewall-jackson_Romney-WV.html
Romney in 1861-1865. Sitting astride the natural invasion route from the Shenandoah Valley to the Potomac and the B&O Railroad, Romney was scourged by both armies. No great battles were fought here, but during the War the town changed hands 56 tim…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2ID_romney-early-memorial_Romney-WV.html
Romney. Incorporated as a town, 1762. Owned and laid off as a town by Lord Fairfax. Named for one of the five English Channel ports. Not far away was Fort Pearsall, built, 1756, as Indian defense. Town changed military control 56 times, 1861-1865.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2I9_northwestern-turnpike_Capon-Bridge-WV.html
In 1784, Washington proposed the Northwestern Turnpike as an all-Virginia route to the Ohio. Authorized in 1827 and started in 1831, it remains a monument to the skill of its engineers, Charles Shaw and Colonel Claudius Crozet.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2I6_old-literary-hall_Romney-WV.html
Literary Society of Romney organized in 1819, oldest in the state and one of the first in America. A splendid Public Library was accumulated which by 1850 was the largest in West Virginia. Destroyed during the War Between the States in 1862. Corne…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2HC_w-va-school-for-the-deaf-and-blind_Romney-WV.html
Established, 1870. The Classical Institute was donated by the Romney Literary Society as the initial building unit. Co-educational school giving academic and vocational training to the State's deaf and blind youth.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2GG_fort-edwards_Capon-Bridge-WV.html
Troops from this fort under Captain Mercer were ambushed in 1756 and many were killed. The French and Indians later attacked the fort but the garrison, aided by Daniel Morgan and other frontiersmen, repulsed the assault.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2G6_dedicated-to-the-memory-of-thornsbury-bailey-brown_Grafton-WV.html
1861 - 1865Dedicatedto the memory ofThornsbury BaileyBrownCo. B. 2nd Va. Vol. Inf.First Union soldier killedin the Civil War.He lost his life on this spotMay 22, 1861.Erected May 16, 1928 byBetsy Ross Tent No. 10West Virginia Department,Daughters …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2G4_john-powers-fort_Bridgeport-WV.html
On Simpson Creek is the site of fort built by John Powers, 1771. Nearby is grave of Col. Benjamin Wilson, soldier and settler. Here lived Joseph Johnson, only Virgina governor from west of Alleghenies; first elected by popular vote.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2EZ_washington-heritage-trail_Paw-Paw-WV.html
The Washington Heritage Trail is a 136-mile national scenic byway inspired by the prominent footsteps of George Washington through the three historic counties of West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle. Compelling history, spectacular scenery, geologic …