Near Metz in Marion County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Marion County
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Wetzel County
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, January 4, 2014
1. Marion County / Wetzel County Marker
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Marion County
Marion County
Marion County
Formed, 1842, from Harrison and Monongalia. Named for hero of the Revolution, Gen. Francis Marion. County was home of Francis H. Pierpont, leader in formation of this State. The Monongahela River forms just above Fairmont.
Wetzel County
Formed in 1846 from Tyler. Named for Lewis Wetzel, the great frontiersman, who with his brothers during Indian days, ranged the settlements from their home in Marshall County throughout northern West Virginia.
Erected 1978 by West Virginia Department of Culture and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.
Location. 39° 38.516′ N, 80° 25.101′ W. Marker is near Metz, West Virginia, in Marion County. It is on U.S. 250 0.3 miles south of Pogue Run Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Metz WV 26585, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Central West Virginia. 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Burton World War II Memorial (approx. 1.7 miles away); Hundred World War II Veterans Memorial
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. Monongalia County / Wetzel County (was approx. 1½ miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . .
1. Marion County, West Virginia. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on January 27, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Wetzel County, West Virginia. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on January 27, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, January 4, 2014
2. Marion County / Wetzel County Marker
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Wetzel County
Wetzel County
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, January 4, 2014
3. Marion County / Wetzel County Marker
Side A
Marion County
Marion County
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, January 4, 2014
4. Marion County / Wetzel County Marker
Side B
Wetzel County
Wetzel County
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 717 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 4, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
