Dunkard Bottom
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior
N 39° 27.621 W 079° 38.985
17S E 616161 N 4368734
A sign telling of the first white men to settle in Preston County, WV.
Waymark Code: WMHQRZ
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/06/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member flyingmoose
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Dunkard Bottom

Thomas Echarlin (Echarly) and two brothers settled here, 1754; first white men of record in Preston County. Brothers killed by Indians and cabin was burned. Site of National Guard Camp since 1909.
Marker Number: none

Marker Title: Dunkard Bottom

Marker Location: North of Rt 7

County or Independent City: Kingwood, WV

Web Site: [Web Link]

Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Archives & History, 2012
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