Franklintown near Charles Town in Jefferson County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
West Virginia
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Virginia
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 8, 2007
1. South Facing Side
West Virginia. (Jefferson County). The Mountain Statewestern 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. 17541763.
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 1966 by West Virginia Historic Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 20, 1864.
Location. 39° 11.489′ N, 77° 55.165′ W. Marker is near Charles Town, West Virginia, in Jefferson County. It is in Franklintown. It is on Lord Fairfax Parkway (U.S. 340), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charles Town WV 25414, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and 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 and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Long Marsh Run Rural Historic District (approx. 2 miles away in Virginia);
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Regarding West Virginia / Virginia. Virginia State Marker Z-210 stood just south of here at one time. It was titled West Virginia on the south facing side and Clarke County on the north.
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 8, 2007
2. North Facing Side
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 8, 2007
3. Virginia Begins Just Beyond Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,811 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 19, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
