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Washington's Land
in West Virginia Historical Markers
George Washington's "Cole" River Tract of 2,000 acres was surveyed by John Floyd in 1774 and patented April 12, 1774. Bounded by the Coal and Kanawha Rivers, "5 miles and 88 poles", it embraced the site of St. Albans
posted by: two-bit Joe
location: West Virginia
date approved: 08/17/2006
last visited: 02/04/2017
Keyser
Located in downtown Keyser on the northboud side of Route 220 there is parking at the nearby basketball courts.
posted by: flyingmoose
date approved: 07/27/2006
last visited: 09/01/2004
Potomac State College
Located on a corner in front of the college this marker sits a bit high off the ground and like most other WV markers could use some TLC. The campus seems nice aside from the town locals.
Vandiver-Trout-Clause- House
Located along the Eastbound side of Route 50, this marker sits in front of the actual house which seems to be kept up pretty well. Parking is a cinch.
Col. Claudius Crozet/ Mechanicsburg Gap
Located before the gap and along Eastbound Route 50 there is easy parking but no sights. There is however a Civil war fort east of here worth visiting.
last visited: 08/24/2013
Northwestern Turnpike
Located along the Westbound side of route 50 in downtown Capon Bridge, WV. Marker is in good condition aside from someone having run into it and bending the post.
date approved: 07/25/2006
last visited: 08/15/2012
Fort Edwards
Located along westbound route 50 this marker stands near where fort edwards once stood. To read more about it please visit the attached webpage dedicated to everything Fort Edwards.
last visited: 01/18/2012
Early Memorial
Located in front of the Hampshire County Courthouse and the intersection of route 28 and 50 in downtown Romney.
last visited: 07/31/2023
"Stonewall" Jackson
Claysville United Methodist Church
Ample parking at the church a hundred or so feet from the marker, but the church is the place to see. If you can get photos of the inside that would be great!
W. VA School For Deaf And Blind
Located along the Westbound side of route 50, this marker stands in front of the school which still stands and operates. My parents are Deaf and had taken me here when I was younger and it is good to know a piece of WVA Deaf and blind culture still stands.
date approved: 07/24/2006
last visited: 10/26/2011
Ice Mountain
Intersection of Route 50 and 29, parking is nearby as well as a nice asortment of flowers surrounding the marker. Please see marker webpage for information about Ice Mountain and the available tours.
Indian Mound
This marker is located along Route 50 right at the entrance to the Indian Mound Cemetary. This cemetary is well worth the visit.