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Washington's Land
N 39° 15.242 W 077° 55.842
18S E 247113 N 4349061
A sign telling of the first land that George Washington owned in West Virginia.
Waymark Code: WMRG08
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 06/21/2016
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Washington's Land
The "Bullskin" or Rock Hall Tract, the first land owned by George Washington in West Virginia, was surveyed by him Nov. 24, 1750. Bought from Captain Rutherford, it became a part of Washington's 2,233 acre tract in this area.
Marker Number: none on marker
![](/images/spacer.gif) Marker Title: Washington's Land
![](/images/spacer.gif) Marker Location: north of Summit Point Road
![](/images/spacer.gif) County or Independent City: Summit Point, WV
![](/images/spacer.gif) Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Historical Commission, 1965
![](/images/spacer.gif) Web Site: Not listed
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