St. Marys in Pleasants County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

George Washington

Photographed by Craig Doda, December 26, 2021

1. George Washington Landed Here Marker

Inscription. George Washington landed here October 26, 1770

Erected 1957 by St. Mary's Woman's Club.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 26, 1770.

Location. 39° 23.353′ N, 81° 12.57′ W. Marker is in St. Marys, West Virginia, in Pleasants County. It is at the intersection of Creel Street and Riverside Drive, on the left when traveling west on Creel Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 Riverside Dr, Ravenswood WV 26164, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Northern Panhandle.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Ohio River Valley,

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

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within walking distance of this marker: Hi Carpenter Bridge (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Short Route Bridge (Hi Carpenter Bridge) (approx. 0.2 miles away); Alexander H. Creel (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Marys (approx. 0.2 miles away); Raid on St. Marys (approx. 0.2 miles away); Vietnam War Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Hi Carpenter Bridge (approx. ¼ mile away); The St. Mary's Oracle (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Marys.

Photographed by Craig Doda, December 26, 2021

2. George Washington Landed Here Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 571 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 8, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.