Hartford's Mill
N 40° 32.460 W 080° 34.479
17T E 536019 N 4487892
Found alongside a road in Tomlinson Run State Park.
Waymark Code: WMPTVH
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 10/20/2015
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This marker gives a brief account of events that took place at Hartford's Mill, which was located in what is now Tomlinson Run State Park.
From the marker:
On Tomlinson Run, Nesselroad's powder mill began operation about 1795. Near by occurred the famous fight between Andrew and Adam Poe, border scouts, and Chief Big Foot and another Indian in 1781. The Poes won. Two Indians died.
Marker Number: HM199R
Marker Title: Hartford's Mill
Marker Location: Tomlinson Run State Park
County or Independent City: Hancock County
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: Not listed
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