New Cumberland in Hancock County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Propeller of M.V.

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 29, 2025

1. Propeller of M.V. Marker

Inscription. Propeller of M. V.
The Clifty Creek
blt 1954. Formerly owned
by C. A. Johnson
given to Swanees Landing
by J-T River Service
1986

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1954.

Location. 40° 29.841′ N, 80° 36.587′ W. Marker is in New Cumberland, West Virginia, in Hancock County. It is at the intersection of Harrison Street and South River Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Harrison Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 Harrison St, New Cumberland WV 26047, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Northern Panhandle

and in the High Valley.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Ohio River Valley,

and in 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 walking distance of this marker: Rockyside /

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The Black Stone Church (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gravel Hill Academy (about 600 feet away); Contested County Seat (about 600 feet away); Captain John Porter / Chelsea China Company (about 600 feet away); Old Town (about 600 feet away); Flood of 1936 / Early Indians (about 600 feet away); Brickyard Bend (about 600 feet away); New Cumberland (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Cumberland.

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 29, 2025

2. Propeller of M.V. Marker

Swan's Landing image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 29, 2025

3. Swan's Landing

Credits. This page was last revised on April 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 3, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.