Mile Marker 121 - 10 - Valley Grove, West Virginia
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 40° 04.531 W 080° 35.731
17T E 534488 N 4436217
Cast iron mile marker on the National Road near Valley Grove, West Virginia.
Waymark Code: WMKDBB
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/24/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
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The cast iron mile marker was placed along the National Road in the 1830's. The 55 1/2 inch tall makers were were forged at John Snowden's foundry in Brownsville, Pennsylvania. The marker is located along the north side of the road.
Condition: Worn

Date placed: 01/01/1830

Material: Metal

Inscription:
121 To Cumberland To W. Alexander 5 1/2 10 To Wheeling To Triadelphia 2 1/2

Name of road: National Road - U.S. Hwy 40
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