Mill Point in Pocahontas County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Mill Point

Photographed by Craig Swain, July 10, 2010

1. Mill Point Marker

Inscription. Here in 1750 Stephen Sewell, a pioneer settler, camped. It was site of Fort Day, 1774. To the north James and John Bridger were killed in the Indian raids, 1778. Here James E.A. Gibbs invented the chain stitch sewing machine.

Erected 2008 by West Virginia Archives & History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1750.

Location. 38° 9.445′ N, 80° 10.893′ W. Marker is in Mill Point, West Virginia, in Pocahontas County. It is at the intersection of U.S. 219 and State Highway 55, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 219. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hillsboro WV 24946, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Battle Of Mill Point (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Anna Wallace (about 400 feet away); William L. "Mudwall" Jackson (approx. 0.7 miles away); Union Camp (approx. 1.7 miles away); Birthplace of Pearl S. Buck (approx. 1.7 miles away); Home for a Separatist Community

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(approx. 1.9 miles away); Hillsboro (approx. 1.9 miles away); A Spectacular Crash! (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mill Point.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Yankee Army Camp (was approx. 1.7 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machines. James E.A. Gibbs patented the original chain stitch sewing machine, which was then improved by Charles Willcox. (Submitted on August 13, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Photographed by Craig Swain, July 10, 2010

2. Mill Point Marker

Mill House near the Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, July 10, 2010

3. Mill House near the Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,502 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 13, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.