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

New Cumberland

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, July 3, 2011

1. New Cumberland Marker

Inscription. Near New Cumberland, George Chapman settled, about 1783, and built an Indian fort. Here are graves of the Chapmans, Gregorys, Graftons, and other pioneer families. Pughtown, settled about 1810, was the first county seat.

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: Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1783.

Location. 40° 29.934′ N, 80° 36.673′ W. Marker is in New Cumberland, West Virginia, in Hancock County. It is at the intersection of North River Avenue and Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling south on North River Avenue. Located in Overlook Park, River Drive, New Cumberland. 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: First Gas Well (a few steps from this marker); Ohio River (a few steps from this marker); Woman's Club Of New Cumberland / Swaney Memorial Library (a few steps from this marker); Brickyard Bend (a few steps from this marker); Flood of 1936 / Early Indians

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(a few steps from this marker); Old Town (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain John Porter / Chelsea China Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Contested County Seat (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Cumberland.

Also see . . . Welcome to New Cumberland, West Virginia. (Submitted on July 6, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, July 3, 2011

2. New Cumberland 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 1,051 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 4, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.