Near Moscow in Hancock County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Early Mills

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 26, 2010

1. Early Mills Marker

Inscription. Site of Nesselroad's powder mill which operated from 1795 to 1801. To the south on King's Creek stood Hartford's grist mill which served local settlers in early 1800's. In 1823, Swearingen's grist mill and Eaton's saw mill were built near the same site. Nearby is the place where brothers Andrew and Adam Poe, border scouts, fought and killed Wyandott Chief Big Foot in 1781.

Erected 1981 by West Virginia Department of Culture and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1795.

Location. 40° 32.759′ N, 80° 37.756′ W. Marker is near Moscow, West Virginia, in Hancock County. Marker is at the intersection of West Virginia Route 2 and Ferndale Road (County Route 66/2), on the right when traveling north on State Route 2. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Cumberland WV 26047, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. On This Spot (a few steps from this marker); Village of Stratton Veterans Memorial Park (approx. 1.6 miles away in Ohio); Lest We Forget - Chief Logan

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(approx. 2½ miles away in Ohio); World Wars I & II Memorial (approx. 2.6 miles away in Ohio); Empire (approx. 2.6 miles away in Ohio); Logan Massacre (approx. 2.8 miles away); Hartford's Mill (approx. 2.9 miles away); Old Town (approx. 3.2 miles away).

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 26, 2010

2. Early Mills Marker

View looking north along State Route 2, at the intersection with Ferndale Road, with a view of the historical marker and the adjacent Poe brothers monument.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 26, 2010

3. Early Mills Marker

Another view of the historical marker, looking north along state route 2, with a distant view of the Ohio River to the left of the picture.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 898 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 11, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.