West Virginia (Mercer County) / Mercer County
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N 37° 14.590 W 081° 14.093
17S E 479167 N 4121874
Quick Description: A two sided sign telling us when West Virginia was formed and from where Mercer County was formed.
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 8/3/2021 8:29:47 AM
Waymark Code: WM14P0X
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Long Description:
West Virginia (Mercer 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.
Mercer County
Formed, 1873, from Giles and Tazewell. Named for General Hugh Mercer, Revolutionary War officer, who was mortally wounded at Princeton, 1777. This county, gateway to the South, is rich in fine farms and mineral deposits.
Marker Number: None seen on sign
Marker Title: West Virginia (Mercer County) / Mercer County
Marker Location: South of Rt 460
County or Independent City: Bluefield WV/ VA
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Archives & History, 2012
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