Barbour County/Taylor County, West Virginia
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deano1943
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This two-sided Historical Marker is located along Rt. 76 at the Barbour / Taylor County lines, in West Virginia.
Waymark Code: WM212B
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/18/2007
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Barbour County Marker -
Formed from Harrison, Lewis and Randolph in 1843. It is named for Philip Pendleton Barbour, distinguished Virginia jurist. The scene of opening hostilities on land between the Armies of the North and the South in 1861.
Taylor County Marker -
Formed 1844, from Marion, Harrison and Barbour. Named for John Taylor of Virginia. This county was the home of Bailey Brown, first Union soldier killed in the Civil War. He was shot May 22, 1861, at Fetterman, now Grafton.
Marker Title: Barbour County / Taylor County
Marker Location: Along Route 76
County or Independent City: Barbour and Taylor County Line
Marker Number: Not listed
Web Site: Not listed
Marker Program Sponsor: Not listed
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