West Virginia (Mason County)/Ohio
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two-bit Joe
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West Virginia (Mason County)/Ohio dual marker
Waymark Code: WM16MJ
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 02/02/2007
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"The Mountain State"--western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia until June 20, 1863. Settled by the Germans and Scotch-Irish. It became a line of defense between the English and French during the French and Indian War, 1754-1763.
Named for the river, called by the Iroquois the "Beautiful River." Visited by LaSalle in 1769-1770. Once part of the Northwest Territory. Settled at Marietta, 1788. Admitted to the Union, 1803. Home of 8 United States Presidents.
Marker Title: West Virginia (Mason County)/Ohio
Marker Location: 6th Street, at junction with Main Street, county courthouse, Point Pleasant
County or Independent City: Mason
Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Historic Commision 1964
Marker Number: Not listed
Web Site: Not listed
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