New Cumberland
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member TyroneShoelaces
N 40° 29.575 W 080° 36.204
17T E 533609 N 4482544
Found alongside WV Route 2 in New Cumberland.
Waymark Code: WMPTYY
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 10/20/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
Views: 3

From the marker: Near New Cumberland, George Chapman settled, about 1783, and built an Indian fort. Here are graves of the Chapmans, Gregorys, Graftons, and other pioneer families. Pughtown, settled about 1810, was the first county seat.
Marker Number: HMQJA

Marker Title: New Cumberland

Marker Location: Near 900 Ridge Ave, New Cumberland, WV

County or Independent City: Hancock County

Web Site: [Web Link]

Marker Program Sponsor: Not listed

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