Near Weirton in Hancock County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Hancock County / State of Pennsylvania

Hancock County Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, January 18, 2015

1. Hancock County Marker

Inscription.
Hancock County
Formed in 1848 from Brooke. Named for John Hancock, first signer of the Declaration of Independence. Iron furnaces established in this county as early as 1794 made the cannon balls that Commodore Perry used in Battle of Lake Erie.

Pennsylvania
Named for William Penn to whom it was granted in 1681 by Charles II. In 1682, Penn made his first settlement at Philadelphia. Earlier settlements had been made by the Swedes in 1638. It was one of the thirteen original colonies.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: 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 1848.

Location. 40° 24.309′ N, 80° 31.151′ W. Marker is near Weirton, West Virginia, in Hancock County. Marker is at the intersection of Steubenville Pike and Gardner Road, on the right when traveling west on Steubenville Pike. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Weirton WV 26062, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Revolutionary War Soldiers (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line in Pennsylvania); Pennsylvania (approx. half a mile away in Pennsylvania); Three Springs Church

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(approx. 2.7 miles away); Peter Tarr Furnace (approx. 3.6 miles away); Ernest T. Weir (approx. 3.7 miles away); Holliday's Cove (approx. 3.7 miles away); The People's Bank (approx. 3.7 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Weirton.

State of Pennsylvania Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, January 18, 2015

2. State of Pennsylvania Marker

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, January 18, 2015

3. Hancock County Marker

To the right of the Hancock County sign.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, January 18, 2015

4. State of Pennsylvania Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 580 times since then and 78 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 18, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.