Bunker Hill in Berkeley County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
"Morgan Acres"
Photographed by Forest McDermott, July 11, 2012
1. "Morgan Acres" Marker, Bunker Hill, WV
Erected 1965 by West Virginia Historic Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1726.
Location. 39° 20.115′ N, 78° 3.186′ W. Marker is in Bunker Hill, West Virginia, in Berkeley County. It is on Winchester Pike (U.S. 11) north of Old Mill Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bunker Hill WV 25413, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Eastern Panhandle. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, 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 and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Morgan Morgan (here, next to this marker); Col. Morgan Morgan (here, next to this marker); Christ Church (approx. Ό mile away); Morgan Chapel (approx. Ό mile away); a different marker also named Christ Church (approx. Ό mile away); Darkesville (approx. 2.7 miles away); Morgan Cabin
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Other markers no longer nearby. James Johnston Pettigrew Monument (was approx. 0.6 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Gettysburg Campaign (was approx. 1.4 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Forest McDermott, July 11, 2012
2. "Morgan Acres" Marker next to Morgan Morgan marker.
U.S. Route 11 in Bunker Hill, WV seen in the background, base of Col. Morgan monument on the right.
Photographed by Forest McDermott, July 11, 2012
3. "Morgan Acres" Marker
Morgan Morgan marker next to "Morgan Acres" and parking area for markers and monument in the background on the left.
Photographed by Forest McDermott, July 11, 2012
4. "Morgan Acres" Marker
Grouped with Morgan Morgan marker and the Col. Morgan Morgan monument at the site.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2012, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,678 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 22, 2012, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
