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

Captain John Porter
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Chelsea China Company

Capt. John Porter Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, July 3, 2011

1. Capt. John Porter Marker

Inscription.
Side A:Captain John Porter(August 7, 1838 - February 7, 1893) Early developer of New Cumberland, he operated line of steamboats and barges on Ohio River, Chelsea China Company and glass plants. Known as "brick king" he owned Sligo, Aetna, Eagle, Rockside and Union brick plants and is credited for laying 1st brick street in town, July 1882. Played key role in building Presbyterian Stone Church. Served term as sheriff and legislator.

Side B: Chelsea China CompanyLocated 1.2 miles south on Ohio River was factory founded in 1887 by Captain John Porter. Produced vitrified ware shipped nationwide for use in hotels and restaurants. In 1904, disastrous fire destroyed original plant, which was replaced by smaller plant. Sold to Cronin China Company later, the economic depression in 1930s and 1936 flood led to closure of plant.

Erected 2006 by City of New Cumberland and West Virginia Division of Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1830.

Location.

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40° 29.919′ N, 80° 36.665′ W. Marker is in New Cumberland, West Virginia, in Hancock County. It is at the intersection of North River Avenue and Jefferson Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North River Avenue. Located at Overlook Park in New Cumberland, on reverse side of Chelsea China Company marker. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Cumberland WV 26047, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Northern Panhandle.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Ohio River Valley,

and in 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 walking distance of this marker: Old Town (here, next to this marker); Contested County Seat (here, next to this marker); Flood of 1936 / Early Indians (here, next to this marker); Gravel Hill Academy (a few steps from this marker); Rockyside / The Black Stone Church (a few steps from this marker); Brickyard Bend (a few steps from this marker); New Cumberland (within shouting distance of this marker); First Gas Well (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Cumberland.

Also see . . . Capt. John Porter. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on January 21, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Chelsea China Company Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, July 3, 2011

2. Chelsea China Company Marker

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, July 3, 2011

3. Capt. John Porter Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,572 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 4, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on July 5, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on July 4, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Captain John Porter⎯⎯⎯Chelsea China Company

Captain John Porter
⎯⎯⎯
Chelsea China Company