St. Marys in Pleasants County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Early Settlers

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, January 11, 2015

1. Early Settlers Marker

Inscription. In 1790, the La Rue brothers, Frenchmen, built homes in Pleasants County. Isaac settled on Middle Island Creek. Jacob had a home on Middle Island and a mill on Broad Run. Graves of his family are on Middle Island.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1790.

Location. 39° 24.113′ N, 81° 11.896′ W. Marker is in St. Marys, West Virginia, in Pleasants County. Marker is on Wilson Street (West Virginia Route 2) 0.1 miles north of Maple Street, on the right when traveling north. Located on the northbound side of WV 2, just south of the bridge over Middle Island Creek. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1411 Wilson St, Saint Marys WV 26170, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The St. Mary's Oracle (approx. 0.8 miles away); Veterans Memorial Park (approx. 0.8 miles away); Pleasants County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Short Route Bridge (Hi Carpenter Bridge) (approx. 0.9 miles away); Raid on St. Marys (approx. 0.9 miles away); Vietnam War Memorial

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(approx. 0.9 miles away); St. Marys (approx. one mile away); George Washington (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Marys.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, January 11, 2015

2. Early Settlers Marker

Looking north on WV 2

Credits. This page was last revised on April 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 479 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 11, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.