Washington's Land
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dukemartin
N 38° 31.715 W 081° 51.433
17S E 425281 N 4264813
Describes a Tract of land purchased by George Washington.
Waymark Code: WMWE2G
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/21/2017
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Washington's Land
This "Poca River Tract" of 7,276 acres was acquired by George Washington, and surveyed by WM. Crawford, 1773. It bordered Kanawha River, "12 miles and 227 poles". Washington's nephew, Lawrence, resided at Red House Shoals.
Marker Number: none on marker
Marker Title: Washington's Land
Marker Location: South / west of RT 2
County or Independent City: Hometown, WV
Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Archives & History, 2008
Web Site: Not listed
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