Old Town
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dukemartin
N 40° 29.920 W 080° 36.659
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General history of Old Town.
Waymark Code: WMXQN4
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 02/14/2018
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Old Town
In 1839 John Cuppy laid out 42 lots on his farm between Ohio River and hill; added 50 lots in 1850. Named Vernon but called Cuppy Town. In 1840 John Chapman built the first house. Industry based on rich clay deposits, brick plants and river transportation saw population of 400 in 1850 expand to 1200 in 1970. Residential and commercial growth, incl. shops, stores, hotel, and churches, led to its claim as first and present county seat.
Marker Number: None on sign
Marker Title: Old Town
Marker Location: West of South River Avenue
County or Independent City: New Cumberland, WV
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Division of Archives and History, 2006
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