Near Bartow in Pocahontas County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Highland County
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West Virginia
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 10, 2010
1. Highland County Side
Highland County. Formed in 1847 from Pendleton and Bath, and given its name because of its mountains. The battle of McDowell, 1862, was fought in this county.
West Virginia. West Virginia was long a part of Virginia. Morgan Morgan began the settlement of the region in 1727. A great battle with the Indians took place at Point Pleasant, 1774. West Virginia became a separate state of the union in 1863.
Erected 1951 by Virginia State Library. (Marker Number Z-290.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.
Location. 38° 28.511′ N, 79° 41.945′ W. Marker is near Bartow, West Virginia, in Pocahontas County. It is at the intersection of U.S. 250 and Old Pike Road (County Road 3), on the right when traveling south on U.S. 250. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Monterey VA 24465, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Great Raid (within shouting distance of this marker); Camp Allegheny (within shouting distance of this marker); West Virginia / Virginia (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Camp Allegheny (approx. 0.7 miles away in Virginia); Battle for the High Ground (approx. 1.3 miles away); Spirited Artillery Duel (approx. 5.8 miles away); Camp Bartow (approx. 5.9 miles away); Welcome to Camp Bartow Historic Site and the Battle of Greenbrier River (approx. 5.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bartow.
Other markers no longer nearby. Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike (was within shouting distance of
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 10, 2010
2. West Virginia Side
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 10, 2010
5. Highland County side of the marker
This is a photo from a time when there was a welcome sign in Virginia.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,267 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 11, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3, 4. submitted on August 9, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 5. submitted on July 11, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
