Near Berkeley Springs in Morgan County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
West Virginia (Morgan County)
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Virginia
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 6, 2020
1. West Virginia (Morgan County) side of the marker
West Virginia (Morgan County). "The Mountain State" - western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia until June 20, 1863. Settled by the Germans and Scotch-Irish. It became a line of defense between the English and French during the French and Indian War, 1754-1763.
Virginia. Named for Queen Elizabeth, the Virgin Queen of England. Site of the first permanent English settlement, 1607, in America. One of the 13 original colonies. Virginia is the birthplace of eight Presidents of the United States.
Erected 1964 by West Virginia Historic Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers • War, French and Indian. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 20, 1863.
Location. 39° 26.761′ N, 78° 18.489′ W. Marker is near Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, in Morgan County. It is on Valley Road (U.S. 522) 0.1 miles north of Avon Lane. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13559 Valley Road, Berkeley Springs WV 25411, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Eastern Panhandle. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Ridge Fish Hatchery (approx. 1.2 miles away); Cacapon Mountain Overlook
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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 6, 2020
3. West Virginia (Morgan County) / Virginia Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 313 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 7, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
