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

Morgan Morgan

Photographed By Tom Fuchs, June 16, 2007

1. Morgan Morgan Marker

Inscription. Morgan Morgan, a native of Wales, established his home at Bunker Hill before 1732, and was leader in Eastern Panhandle’s early development. His sons gave name to Morgantown, and fought in Indian and Revolutionary Wars.

Erected 1966 by West Virginia Historic Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1732.

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

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(approx. 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.

More about this marker. The Eastern Panhandle refers to the West Virginia counties of Jefferson, Berkeley, Morgan, Hampshire, Mineral, Grant, and Hardy. Pendleton County shows up on some maps as also being part of the Eastern Panhandle.

There is a parking area behind the marker.

Photographed By Tom Fuchs, June 16, 2007

2. Morgan Morgan Marker

View from Parking Area image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 16, 2007

3. View from Parking Area

This view towards the road shows this marker and the back of the Morgan Morgan Monument, which faces the road.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2007, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. This page has been viewed 3,509 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 17, 2007, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. 3. submitted on June 17, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.