Rimel in Pocahontas County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
West Virginia
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Virginia
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 10, 2010
1. West Virginia Side
West Virginia (Pocahontas 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 1964 by West Virginia Historic Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: 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, 1865.
Location. 38° 7.4′ N, 79° 56.626′ W. Marker is in Rimel, West Virginia, in Pocahontas County. It is at the intersection of State Highway 39 and Mountain Road (Scenic County Road 55), on the right when traveling east on State Highway 39. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s Potomac Highlands. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern 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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Rider Gap (within shouting distance of this marker); Mountain Grove (approx. 3.4 miles away in Virginia); Camp Northwest (approx. 3.6 miles away); Tuscarora (Clinton) Sand (approx. 5.3 miles away); Huntersville (approx. 6 miles away); Huntersville Jail / Presbyterian Church (approx. 6.1 miles away); a different marker also named Huntersville (approx. 6.1 miles away); Huntersville Jail (approx. 6.1 miles away).
Another marker is no longer nearby. Fort Dinwiddie (was approx. 6.1 miles away in Virginia but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 10, 2010
2. Virginia Side
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 10, 2010
3. West Virginia / Virginia Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,005 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 9, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
