Near Cedar Grove in Kanawha County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

First Settlers

Photographed by Forest McDermott, May 27, 2008

1. First Settlers Marker

Inscription. Walter Kelly settled here about 1773 but was killed by Indians. William Morris came here in 1774 and made first permanent settlement in this valley. He built a fort, had a "boat yard," and started a church and school.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1773.

Location. 38° 13.087′ N, 81° 25.573′ W. Marker is near Cedar Grove, West Virginia, in Kanawha County. It is on U.S. 60 0.3 miles east of Kellys Creek Road (County Route 81), on the right when traveling east. West of Historic Virginia's Chapel and Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cedar Grove WV 25039, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Charleston Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern 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: Andrew & Charles Lewis March (a few steps from this marker); Virginia's Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Major William Morris Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Church (within shouting distance of this marker); In Honor and Memory of William Morris (within shouting distance of this marker); Cedar Grove Veterans Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); East Bank World War II Veterans (approx. 0.8 miles away); East Bank High School (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cedar Grove.

Photographed by Pat Filippone, June 8, 2017

2. First Settlers Marker

Refurbished marker.

Photographed by Forest McDermott, May 27, 2008

3. First Settlers Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2017. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2011, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 2,707 times since then and 191 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 12, 2011, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on June 17, 2017, by Pat Filippone of Stockton, California. 3. submitted on December 12, 2011, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.