Zachary Taylor / George Rogers Clark
N 39° 48.169 W 080° 49.086
17S E 515571 N 4405888
A sign telling a short history of things George Rogers Clark did here, and Zachary Taylor's steamer became blocked by ice here.
Waymark Code: WMK601
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 02/18/2014
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Zachary Taylor
General Zachary Taylor, on his way to Washington to be inaugurated as the 12th President of the U.S., found his steamer blocked by ice here. He left his boat and completed his trip over the National Pike.
George Rogers Clark
In 1772, George Rogers Clark explored the Ohio and Great Kanawha rivers. He stayed the winter here, planted and harvested a crop, and carried out much surveying. Riflemen from the region aided him in winning the Northwest in 1778~1779.
Marker Number: ML2 / ML1
Marker Title: Zachary Taylor / George Rogers Clark
Marker Location: East side of Rt 2
County or Independent City: Moundsville, WV
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Department of Culture and History
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