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
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. It 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.
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, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern 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: A different marker also named Washington's Land (approx. Ό mile away); Powhatan Point (approx. 1.6 miles away in Ohio); Powhatan Point Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.7 miles away in Ohio); United Mine Workers Of America L.U. 5497 Dist, No 6 (approx. 1.8 miles away in Ohio); David Lockwood (approx. 2 miles away in Ohio);
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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 1,774 times since then and 89 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 26, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
