Buckhannon in Upshur County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Harrison County
Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 16, 2021
1. Harrison County Marker
In 1784, Harrison County was formed
from Monongalia by an Act of General
Assembly. Commissioners who were to
be members of the first county court
met, as directed by the Assembly, at
the home of George Jackson (an uncle
of Stonewall Jackson) at Bush's Fort
on the Buckhannon River to organize
the new county. The site of the meeting is in present Upshur County, but
in 1784 was a part of Harrison.Erected 1963 by West Virginia Historic Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1784.
Location. 38° 59.676′ N, 80° 13.035′ W. Marker is in Buckhannon, West Virginia, in Upshur County. Marker is on Island Avenue / Old Elkins Road (Route 151) 0.2 miles west of Utopia Lane, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 Island Ave, Buckhannon WV 26201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. George R. Latham (approx. half a mile away); Resting Place (approx. half a mile away); Joyce S. Stockert (approx. half a mile away); D. D. T. Farnsworth
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More about this marker. When the marker was erected, this roadway was U.S. 33.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 16, 2021
2. Harrison County Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 18, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 18, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
