Near Cameron in Marshall County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
West Virginia
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Pennsylvania
Photographed by Bradley Owen, March 31, 2026
1. West Virginia / Pennsylvania Marker
West Virginia (Marshall County)
"The Mountain State" - western 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, 1754-1763.
Pennsylvania
Named for William Penn to whom it was granted in 1681 by Charles II. In 1682, Penn made his first settlement at Philadelphia. Early settlements had been made by the Swedes in 1638. It was one of the thirteen original colonies.
Erected by West Virginia Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Political Subdivisions • War, French and Indian. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 20, 1863.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 39° 52.696′ N, 80° 31.158′ W. Marker was near Cameron, West Virginia, in Marshall County. It was on Rock Lick Road (West Virginia Route 891) 0.2 miles west of Dodds Ridge Road ( Route PA 4001), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 2293 Rock Lick Road, Cameron WV 26033, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in the Northern Panhandle. It was also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in the Ohio River Valley, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it was in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.
Other nearby markers.
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Photographed by Bradley Owen, March 31, 2026
2. West Virginia / Pennsylvania Marker
Looking west into West Virginia.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, March 31, 2026
3. West Virginia / Pennsylvania Marker
Looking east towards Pennsylvania.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, March 31, 2026
4. State Line Marker at This Location
West Virginia (L) and Pennsylvania.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 1, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
