West Virginia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member MNSearchers
N 38° 28.545 W 079° 41.942
17S E 613481 N 4259404
Located on highway 250 near Hightown.
Waymark Code: WM4JYQ
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 09/01/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member tiki-4
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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.
Marker Number: WV847

Marker Title: West Virginia

Marker Location: US 250 (eastbound) at West Virginia/Virginia border Pocahontas County West Virginia.

County or Independent City: Pocahontas

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Marker Program Sponsor: Not listed
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