Johm Simpson
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior
N 39° 16.934 W 080° 21.074
17S E 555954 N 4348297
In 1764, John Simpson, hunter and trapper, established a camp here.
Waymark Code: WMG555
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 01/14/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member flyingmoose
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John Simpson


In 1764, John Simpson, hunter and trapper, established a camp here on the bank of the West Fork River opposite the mouth of Elk Creek. He was the first white man in the area. Simpson Creek and town of Simpson are named for him.
Marker Title: John Simpson

Marker Location: Route 20

County or Independent City: Clarksburg, WV

Web Site: [Web Link]

Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Historic Commission, 1965

Marker Number: Not listed
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