Near Proctor in Marshall County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

George Rogers Clark

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 15, 2011

1. George Rogers Clark Marker

Close-up view of the text on the historic marker.

Inscription. In 1772, George Rogers Clark explored the Ohio and Great Kanawha rivers He stayed the winter here, planted and harvested a crop, and carried out much surveying. Riflemen from the region aided him in winning the Northwest in 1778-1779.

Erected by West Virginia Department of Culture and History. (Marker Number ML 1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1772.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 39° 48.171′ N, 80° 49.09′ W. Marker was near Proctor, West Virginia, in Marshall County. Marker was on West Virginia Route 2 south of Woodland and Graysville Road, on the left when traveling south. This historic marker is located along the side of the highway, opposite the Ohio River, a short distance south of where the highway crosses Fish Creek. This particular historic marker is facing north. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Proctor WV 26055, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Zachary Taylor (here, next to this marker); Baker's Station (a few steps from

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this marker); Cedar Curve Cemetery / Funerals in the Early 1800s (approx. 3.6 miles away); Powhatan Point (approx. 4.1 miles away in Ohio); George Washington (approx. 4.1 miles away in Ohio); The Coal Industry at Powhatan Point / Powhatan Disaster, 1944 (approx. 4.3 miles away in Ohio); Frederick Kindelberger Stone House and Barn (approx. 5.1 miles away in Ohio); Mason-Dixon Line (approx. 5.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Proctor.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 15, 2011

2. George Rogers Clark Marker

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

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 15, 2011

3. George Rogers Clark Marker

A more distant view of the historic marker looking south along state route 2.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 817 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 24, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.