Stroud Massacre
N 38° 22.027 W 080° 36.959
17S E 533546 N 4246618
A accounting of the last Native American attack in Webster County.
Waymark Code: WMQEF0
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 02/16/2016
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Stroud Massacre
After signing of 1768 treaties, the Stroud family settled on Stroud's Creek near junction with Gauley River. Mrs. Stroud and seven children were killed by Shawnee war party in 1772. Recorded accounts of subsequent attack by settlers on Delaware village at Bulltown unproven. Last attack launched by Native Americans in Webster County.
Marker Title: None on marker
Marker Location: West iof RT 20 on Stroud Creek Road
County or Independent City: "Camden on Gauley"
Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Archives & History, 2009
Marker Number: Not listed
Web Site: Not listed
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