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

Brickyard Bend

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 3, 2011

1. Brickyard Bend Marker

Inscription. Named by boat captains for many brick works shipping from area. John Gamble first mined clay in 1830; James Porter had first brick works in 1832; five works in 1844 produced 1.5 million bricks. Later, over 20 plants, using local clay, gas and coal, including Captain John Porter's, Clifton, Mack, and Crescent, employed hundreds of workers and produced millions of bricks yearly. First shipped on the Ohio River; after 1886 also by Pennsylvania Railroad.

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 • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.

Location. 40° 28.726′ N, 80° 35.599′ W. Marker is near New Cumberland, West Virginia, in Hancock County. Marker is at the intersection of Ridge Avenue (West Virginia Route 2) and Ballantyne Road, on the right when traveling north on Ridge Avenue. 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 walking distance of this marker. "Mr. Fullback" Clarke Hinkle (approx. half a mile away in Ohio); Toronto World War Memorial

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(approx. one mile away in Ohio); Toronto Ohio Mayors (approx. one mile away in Ohio); Soldiers and Sailors Monument / Guiseppe Moretti (approx. one mile away in Ohio); Gold Star Mothers Memorial (approx. one mile away in Ohio); Veterans Victory Pavilion (approx. one mile away in Ohio); Veterans Memorial (approx. one mile away in Ohio); Sgt. Nathaniel Shae Rock (approx. one mile away in Ohio).

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 3, 2011

2. Brickyard Bend Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 626 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 4, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.