Lost River
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior
N 38° 57.122 W 078° 48.302
17S E 690204 N 4313744
Quick Description: Tells about battle between Virginia frontiersmen and band of 50 French and Indians.
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 5/29/2012 10:19:53 AM
Waymark Code: WMEGWA
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member flyingmoose
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Long Description:
Lost River

Settled before 1750. Nearby was Riddle's Fort, frontier outpost. Here Battle of Lost River was fought in 1756 between company of Virginia frontiersmen under Captain Jeremiah Smith and band of 50 French and Indians.
Marker Number: none

Marker Title: Lost River

Marker Location: East of Route 259

County or Independent City: Lost River

Web Site: [Web Link]

Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Archives and History, 2009
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