Arthurdale
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior
N 39° 29.756 W 079° 48.859
17S E 601951 N 4372484
This area was once Col. John Fairfax's old plantation and then later a Federal homestead project.
Waymark Code: WMD8HA
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 12/05/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member flyingmoose
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Arthurdale

Col. John Fairfax's old plantation. He was aide to Gen. Washington in the Revolution and at one time was superintendent of Mt. Vernon. The mansion was built in 1818. Federal homestead project here was model for others.
Marker Number: none listed

Marker Title: Arthurdale

Marker Location: West side of Route 92 in West Virginia.

County or Independent City: Arthurdale, WV

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Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Historical Commission, 1983
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