Near Ravenswood in Jackson County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Washington’s Land

Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 28, 2018

1. Washington’s Lands Marker

Inscription. Westward lies the Millwood Tract of 4,395 acres patented by George Washington on December 15, 1772, based on a survey made in June 1771. It bordered on the Ohio River above the Great Bend for “file miles and 700 poles.”

Erected 2009 by West Virginia Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1771.

Location. 38° 55.485′ N, 81° 45.407′ W. Marker is near Ravenswood, West Virginia, in Jackson County. It is on West Virginia Route 2 south of U.S. 33, on the right when traveling south. It is at a former overlook of the Ohio River that has been overgrown. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ravenswood WV 26164, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s Mid-Ohio Valley. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Ohio River Valley,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

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the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Russell Eugene Harmon Memorial (approx. 1.2 miles away); Ravenswood / Ohio River Ford (approx. 1.3 miles away); Ravenswood (approx. 1.3 miles away); Hillside Plow (approx. 1.3 miles away); Daniel Frost (approx. 1.3 miles away); George Washington (approx. 1.7 miles away); Major Daniel McCook (approx. 4.9 miles away in Ohio); Grand Army of the Republic Memorial (approx. 4.9 miles away in Ohio). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ravenswood.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Battle of Buffington Island (was approx. 4.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Regarding Washington’s Land. Southwest from this historical marker in West Virginia is the place name Millwood.

700 poles is the equivalent of another 2.1875 miles.

Washington’s Lands marker at overlook pulloff image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 28, 2018

2. Washington’s Lands marker at overlook pulloff

Credits. This page was last revised on May 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,438 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 9, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.