New Cumberland in Hancock County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Old Town

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 26, 2010

1. Old Town Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In 1839 John Cuppy laid out 42 lots on his farm between Ohio River and hill; added 50 lots in 1850. Named Vernon but called Cuppy Town. In 1840 John Chapman built the first house. Industry based on rich clay deposits, brick plants and river transportation saw population of 400 in 1850 expand to 1200 in 1870. Residential and commercial growth, incl. shops, stores, hotel, and churches, led to its claim as first and present county seat.

Erected 2002 by New Cumberland Woman's Club, and West Virginia Division of Archives 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 1839.

Location. 40° 30.113′ N, 80° 36.693′ W. Marker is in New Cumberland, West Virginia, in Hancock County. Marker is on North Chester Street (West Virginia Route 2) south of Washington Street (West Virginia Route 8), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Cumberland WV 26047, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ohio River (approx. 0.2 miles away); New Cumberland (approx. 0.2 miles away); Brickyard Bend (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Old Town (approx. ¼ mile away); Captain John Porter / Chelsea China Company (approx. ¼ mile away); Contested County Seat (approx. ¼ mile away); Gravel Hill Academy (approx. ¼ mile away); Empire (approx. 0.7 miles away in Ohio). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Cumberland.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 26, 2010

2. Old Town Marker

View of historical marker looking south along North Chester Street (State Route 2).

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 26, 2010

3. Old Town Marker

View of historical marker looking north along North Chester Street (State Route 2).

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 840 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 16, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.