Blennerhassett Island-Blennerhassett Mansion - Parkersburg WV
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Don.Morfe
N 39° 15.948 W 081° 33.966
17S E 451164 N 4346426
Situated just 1.8 miles below Parkersburg in the Ohio River is historic Blennerhassett Island. This 3.8 mile long island was once the home of the wealthy Irish immigrants Harman and Margaret Blennerhassett.
Waymark Code: WM131MN
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/26/2020
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Blennerhassett Island-Blennerhassett Mansion--Situated just 1.8 miles below Parkersburg in the Ohio River is historic Blennerhassett Island. This 3.8 mile long island was once the home of the wealthy Irish immigrants Harman and Margaret Blennerhassett. After moving to the Island in 1798, they started construction of a magnificent Georgian style mansion which was completed in 1800. Surrounding their mansion were extravagantly landscaped lawns, a formal garden and several other structures. They fled their Island estate in 1806 after becoming involved with Aaron Burr in his plan to develop a Southwest empire. In 1811, the mansion accidentally burned to the ground. It was rebuilt in 1985 as part of an historical park being developed by the State of West Virginia.
Group that erected the marker: Blennerhassett Historical Park Commission
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Little Kanawa Connector
in Blennerhassett Point Park
Parkersburg, WV USA
26101
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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