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

Washington's Land

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 15, 2011

1. Washington's Land Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This tract of 587 acres in Round Bottom was patented by George Washington in 1784 after a purchase of warrants held by officers of the French and Indian War. Washington sold these lands in 1798 to Archibald McClean.

Erected 1964 by West Virginia Historic Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1784.

Location. 39° 53.734′ N, 80° 47.509′ W. Marker is near Moundsville, West Virginia, in Marshall County. Marker is on West Virginia Route 2 south of Frontage Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Moundsville WV 26041, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Washington's Land (approx. ¼ mile away); The Coal Industry at Powhatan Point / Powhatan Disaster, 1944 (approx. 2.2 miles away in Ohio); George Washington (approx. 2½ miles away in Ohio); Powhatan Point

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(approx. 2½ miles away in Ohio); Thomas H. Trainer (approx. 2½ miles away); Rosby’s Rock (approx. 2.6 miles away); Moundsville / Capt. James Harrod (approx. 2.9 miles away); Benjamin C. Criswell (approx. 2.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Moundsville.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 15, 2011

2. Washington's Land Marker

View of historic marker looking north along state route 2.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 15, 2011

3. Washington's Land Marker

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

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 15, 2011

4. Washington's Land Marker

View of 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 871 times since then and 176 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 26, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.