Ohio River Ford/Ravenswood
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two-bit Joe
N 38° 56.584 W 081° 45.517
17S E 434257 N 4310732
Where the Indians and pioneers crossed the Ohio.
These lands were surveyed, 1771, for George Washington
Waymark Code: WMWVJ
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 10/30/2006
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This marker is double sided.
Sand Creek Riffle, where the Indians and pioneers crossed the Ohio, was used by General Jenkins when he carried the Confederate flag into Ohio in 1862, and also by the Union Army under General Lightburn in its retreat the same year.
These lands were surveyed, 1771, for George Washington by Colonel William Crawford, who later was taken captive by the Indians and burned at the stake. Washington camped near in 1770. Here is grave of Jesse Hughes, noted scout.
Marker Title: Ohio River Ford/Ravenswood
Marker Location: WV 68, Washington Lands, Western Waters Museum, at Ravenswood
County or Independent City: Jackson
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Number: Not listed
Marker Program Sponsor: Not listed
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