Bunker Hill in Berkeley County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

"Morgan Acres"

Photographed By Forest McDermott, July 11, 2012

1. "Morgan Acres" Marker, Bunker Hill, WV

Inscription. Two miles west is the site of the first house in present West Virginia. It was built by Col. Morgan Morgan who came from Delaware in 1726. It was destroyed and the one now there was built in 1800 by another Morgan.

Erected 1965 by West Virginia Historic Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1726.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 39° 20.115′ N, 78° 3.186′ W. Marker was in Bunker Hill, West Virginia, in Berkeley County. Marker was on Winchester Pike (U.S. 11) north of Old Mill Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Bunker Hill WV 25413, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Col. Morgan Morgan (here, next to this marker); Christ Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Morgan Chapel (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Christ Church (approx. ¼ mile away); James Johnston Pettigrew Monument (approx.

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0.6 miles away); Gettysburg Campaign (approx. 1.4 miles away); Darkesville (approx. 2.7 miles away); Morgan Cabin (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bunker Hill.

"Morgan Acres" Marker next to Morgan Morgan marker. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Forest McDermott, July 11, 2012

2. "Morgan Acres" Marker next to Morgan Morgan marker.

U.S. Route 11 in Bunker Hill, WV seen in the background, base of Col. Morgan monument on the right.

"Morgan Acres" Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Forest McDermott, July 11, 2012

3. "Morgan Acres" Marker

Morgan Morgan marker next to "Morgan Acres" and parking area for markers and monument in the background on the left.

Photographed By Forest McDermott, July 11, 2012

4. "Morgan Acres" Marker

Grouped with Morgan Morgan marker and the Col. Morgan Morgan monument at the site.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2012, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,093 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 22, 2012, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.