Marlinton
Posted by: 
two-bit Joe
N 38° 13.390 W 080° 06.015
17S E 578756 N 4230958
Dual marker near Marlinton
Waymark Code: WMAXVJ
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/09/2011
Views: 9
The old Seneca Indian Trail from New York to Georgia may be seen at this point. During the French and Indian War, 18 settlers lost lives in vicinity. During Indian raids in 1779, 13 were killed and many were taken captive.
Settled, 1749, by Sewell and Marlin. The oldest recorded settlement on western waters. Here stood oak, marking corner of first survey west of Alleghenies. Here was Fort Greenbrier, built, 1755, and garrisoned by Andrew Lewis.
Marker Title: Marlinton
Marker Location: Marlinton, US 219/WV 39/WV 55 & Jerico Rd. (county route 19), 0.3 miles south of WV 39 East
County or Independent City: Pocahontas County
Marker Number: Not listed
Web Site: Not listed
Marker Program Sponsor: Not listed
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