Sistersville
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior
N 39° 33.880 W 080° 59.684
17S E 500452 N 4379441
Quick Description: A sign telling a brief history and how the town received its name.
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 1/20/2015 7:07:13 AM
Waymark Code: WMN8QR
Published By: Groundspeak Regular Member Chasing Blue Sky
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Long Description:
Sistersville

Charles Wells settled here in 1776 and the first county court was held at his home. The town was named in 1815 for the Wells sisters and was incorporated in 1839. A ferry across the Ohio was established here in 1818.
Marker Number: None shown on maker

Marker Title: Sistersville

Marker Location: East of Rt 2.

County or Independent City: Sistersville

Marker Program Sponsor: None shown on sign

Web Site: Not listed
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