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

Logan Massacre

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 14, 2011

1. Logan Massacre Marker

Inscription. One of the events which led up to Dunmore's War was the killing at this point of the family of Chief Logan, eloquent leader of the Mingo Indians, April, 1774, opposite their village at the mouth of Yellow Creek in Ohio.

Erected 1979 by West Virginia Department of Culture and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1774.

Location. 40° 34.963′ N, 80° 39.174′ W. Marker is near Newell, West Virginia, in Hancock County. It is on West Virginia Route 2 north of Dry Run Road, on the right when traveling north. This historical marker is on the opposite side of the street from both Waterford Raceway Park and the Mountaineer Casino. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newell WV 26050, 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

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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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Ohio Buckeye Tree (approx. 1.2 miles away in Ohio); Lest We Forget - Chief Logan (approx. 1.2 miles away in Ohio); Ascension Church (approx. 1.3 miles away in Ohio); Wellsville's Oldest Bell (approx. 1.8 miles away in Ohio); You Are Not Forgotten (approx. 1.9 miles away in Ohio); Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.9 miles away in Ohio); The Whitacre House Site (approx. 1.9 miles away in Ohio); 9/11 Memorial (approx. 2.2 miles away in Ohio).

Additional commentary.
1. Logan Massacre sign
I have just read about the "Logan Massacre", on the web. I was touched by the story and never knew of it as I have been to "Mountaineer Casino" numerous times, and it will bring new meaning and thought to mind, from now on, especially when I visit the casino.

I thought it might be a nice thing to do if "we" could spruce

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 14, 2011

2. Logan Massacre Marker

View of the historical marker looking north along state route 2, with a distant view of the Mountaineer Casino across the street.

up the commemorative sign a little. It looks like it could be straightened up and cleaned, maybe a good scrubbing or even re-painting. I find this event important to the people of the Ohio Valley and I have found great respect for Chief Logan and the Mingo Indians and offer my prayers that he and his slaughtered family rest in peace.......Thank You...

(I intend to locate the site of this sign and pay my respects at the site. I also would offer my time and expense to brighten up this sign.....) Note To Editor only visible by Contributor and editor

— Submitted July 31, 2026, by Brian Niles of Weirton, Wv, West Virginia.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 14, 2011

3. Logan Massacre Marker

View of the historical marker looking south along state route 2.

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 29, 2025

4. Logan Massacre Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 3,786 times since then and 151 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 21, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 4. submitted on March 31, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.