High View in Hampshire County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
West Virginia
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Virginia
(Hampshire County)
Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 30, 2026
1. West Virginia / Virginia Marker
Marker is missing.
West Virginia. (Hampshire 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.
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 by West Virginia Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers • 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° 14.008′ N, 78° 24.37′ W. Marker was in High View, West Virginia, in Hampshire County. It was on Carpers Pike (West Virginia Route 259) south of Mountain View School Road (County Route 23/6), on the right when traveling
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Regionally, this marker was in the Eastern Panhandle. It was also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, 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 and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: Timber Ridge Christian Church (approx. 1.6 miles away); Capon Chapel (approx. 3.2 miles away); Frederick County Va. / West Virginia (approx. 3.6 miles away in Virginia); "Marco" (approx. 4.6 miles away); Northwestern Turnpike (approx. 4.6 miles away); Fort Edwards (approx. 4.8 miles away); Edward's Fort Stockade Replica (approx. 5 miles away); Willa Cather Birthplace (approx. 5 miles away in Virginia).
Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 30, 2026
2. West Virginia / Virginia Marker
View is looking south. The marker's missing pole can be seen along the shoulder beyond the Hampshire County sign.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 31, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
