New Cumberland in Hancock County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Ohio River
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, July 3, 2011
1. Ohio River Marker
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The river flowing past New Cumberland contributed significantly to the political, economic and social development of the town. Early settlers to New Cumberland came by river and then depended on the river as means of receiving supplies and services not produced locally.
New Cumberland was for many years an important river town, not only because of the heavy freight shipments but also as a community which supplied pilots, deck officers, engineers and crews to the many packet and tow boats on the river. The same flat boats that brought people and supplies here became the means of expanding the fledgling clay industry.
Erected 2001 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.
Location. 40° 29.938′ N, 80° 36.674′ 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
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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 (here, next to this marker); Woman's Club Of New Cumberland / Swaney Memorial Library (here, next to this marker); New Cumberland (a few steps from this marker); Brickyard Bend (a few steps from this marker); Flood of 1936 / Early Indians (within shouting distance of 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.
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, July 3, 2011
2. Ohio River Marker
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, July 3, 2011
3. Ohio River Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, March 29, 2025
4. Ohio River Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 817 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 4, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on March 31, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.
