Simon Kenton
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two-bit Joe
N 38° 24.317 W 081° 31.962
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Simon Kenton, Big Chimney, WV.
Waymark Code: WMNQM
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/28/2006
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Simon Kenton, the hero of the Virginia and Kentucky borders, with George Strader and John Yeager, camped on Elk River, 1771-73. Attacked by Indians, Yeager was killed, but Kenton and Strader, although wounded, made their escape.
Marker Title: Simon Kenton
Marker Location: US 119, 0.5 miles north of Junction with WV 114, Big Chimney
County or Independent City: Kanawha
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Number: Not listed
Marker Program Sponsor: Not listed
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