West Virginia (Pocahontas County) / Virginia
N 38° 07.400 W 079° 56.626
17S E 592580 N 4220026
West Virginia settled by Germans and Scotch~Irish. Virginia one of the 13 original colonies.
Waymark Code: WMH3JE
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 05/16/2013
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West Virginia (Pocahontas County)
"The Mountain State" ~western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia until June 20, 1863. Settled by the Germans and Scotch~Irish. It became a line of defense between the English and French during the French and Indian War, 1754~1763.
Virginia
Named for Queen Elizabeth the Virgin Queen of England. Site of the first permanent English settlement, 1607, in America. One of the 13 original colonies, Virginia is the birthplace of eight Presidents of the United States.
Marker Number: none
Marker Title: West Virginia (Pocahontas County) / Virginia
Marker Location: South of Route 39
County or Independent City: Pocahontas County
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Historic Commission, 1964
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