Bridgeport in Harrison County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

In Memory of Aaron Smith

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 31, 2023

1. In Memory of Aaron Smith Marker

Inscription. Who made the first settlement on Lower Simpson Creek in April 1772. He obtained a patent on 400 acres of land and built his cabin near this site. Later in the same year he returned to the South Branch and married Sarah Allen. They reared a family of 12 children.

Erected 1924 by His Descendents.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1772.

Location. 39° 20.145′ N, 80° 17.725′ W. Marker is in Bridgeport, West Virginia, in Harrison County. Marker is on Meadowbrook Road (West Virginia Route 24). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 183 Meadowbrook Rd, Bridgeport WV 26330, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Spelter Community / Spelter Zinc Plant (approx. 1.8 miles away); Simpson Creek Covered Bridge (approx. 2.1 miles away); Saltwell (approx. 2.3 miles away); Combat Wounded (approx. 2.6 miles away); a different marker also named Combat Wounded (approx. 2.8 miles away); Haywood Junction State Police Camp (approx. 2.9 miles away); Levi Shinn House - Built 1778 (approx. 3.4 miles away); Levi Shinn House (approx. 3.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bridgeport.

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Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 31, 2023

2. In Memory of Aaron Smith Marker

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 31, 2023

3. In Memory of Aaron Smith Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 31, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.