Mill Point
N 38° 09.435 W 080° 10.908
17S E 571682 N 4223578
This historic marker stands on Route 219 in Pocohontas County.
Waymark Code: WM7JBR
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 10/31/2009
Views: 8
Mill Point was first settled in the early 1770's and was the site of Fort Day in 1774. The first chain stitch sewing machine was invented near here by E. A. Gibbs.
The Text of the Marker reads:
"Here in 1750 Stephen Sewell, a pioneer settler, camped. It was site of Fort Day, 1774. To the north James and John Bridger were killed in the Indian raids, 1778. Here James E. A. Gibbs invented the chain stitch sewing machine."
Note: Parking is limited to the gravel shoulder. CAUTION should be used when visiting this marker.
Marker Title: Mill Point
Marker Location: Route219 at WV Routes 39/55
County or Independent City: Pocahontas County
Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Archives and History
Marker Number: Not listed
Web Site: Not listed
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