Mason-Dixion Line between PA Fayette County and West Virginia Monongalia County
Posted by: Lou_U
N 39° 43.253 W 079° 54.653
17S E 593345 N 4397345
This Historical Marker is located on Route 119 just south of Point Marion on the PA/WV Boarder
Waymark Code: WM66HE
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 04/12/2009
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"Made famous as line between free and slave states before War Between the States. The survey establishing Maryland-Pennsylvania boundary began, 1763; halted by Indian wars, 1767; continued to southwest corner, 1782; marked, 1784."
This marker is across the road from "West Virginia (Monongalia County) / Pennsylvania" Marker. There is also a benchmark and geocache located within walking distance of this Waymark.
Marker Title: Mason-Dixon Line
Marker Location: Pa/WV Border
County or Independent City: Monongalia County
Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Historic Commission
Marker Number: Not listed
Web Site: Not listed
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