
New Cumberland
N 40° 29.575 W 080° 36.204
17T E 533609 N 4482544
Found alongside WV Route 2 in New Cumberland.
Waymark Code: WMPTYY
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 10/20/2015
Views: 3
From the marker: Near New Cumberland, George Chapman settled, about 1783, and built an Indian fort. Here are graves of the Chapmans, Gregorys, Graftons, and other pioneer families. Pughtown, settled about 1810, was the first county seat.
Marker Number: HMQJA
 Marker Title: New Cumberland
 Marker Location: Near 900 Ridge Ave, New Cumberland, WV
 County or Independent City: Hancock County
 Web Site: [Web Link]
 Marker Program Sponsor: Not listed

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