Middlebourne in Tyler County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Middlebourne

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 19, 2017

1. Middlebourne Marker

Inscription. Established, 1813. Named because it was halfway between Pennsylvania and the old salt wells on the Kanawha above Charleston. The "Jug Handle" on Middle Island Creek is one of the noted beauty spots of the Ohio Valley.

Erected by West Virginia Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1813.

Location. 39° 29.532′ N, 80° 54.217′ W. Marker is in Middlebourne, West Virginia, in Tyler County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (West Virginia Route 18) and Court Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Located at the Tyler County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Middlebourne WV 26149, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. In Memory Of The Greatest Generation (here, next to this marker); Tyler County Civil War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Tyler County Korea War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Tyler County Vietnam War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Original Horse Stepping Stone (about 500 feet away,

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measured in a direct line); Tyler County High School (about 600 feet away); Tyler County High School World War I Memorial (about 600 feet away); Tyler County High School World War II Memorial (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Middlebourne.

Also see . . . Town of Middlebourne, West Virginia. (Submitted on March 19, 2017, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 19, 2017

2. Middlebourne Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2017, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 433 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 19, 2017, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.