Clarksburg in Harrison County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Clarksburg
Photographed by Don Morfe
1. Clarksburg Marker
(side 1)
Established 1785. Named for Gen. George Rogers Clark. John Simpson camped here in 1764. Early permanent settlements were made by the Davissons, Cottrills, Sotha Hickman, Nicholas Carpenter, and others.
(side 2)
Site of Randolph Academy, 1785. Home of Gen. Nathan Goff and John S. Carlile. Supply depot of the Union Army, 1861 to 1865. General George B. McClellan had his headquarters here in 1861 until Battle of Bull Run.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1785.
Location. 39° 16.746′ N, 80° 20.364′ W. Marker is in Clarksburg, West Virginia, in Harrison County. It is at the intersection of West Main Street and Court Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street. The marker is on the plaza of the Harrison County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clarksburg WV 26301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Little
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Combat Wounded (here, next to this marker); The Immigrants (a few steps from this marker); Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson Monument (a few steps from this marker); Union Meetings (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); "Stonewall" Jackson (a few steps from this marker); In Honor of Staff Sergeant Richard Jackson Swiger (within shouting distance of this marker); Merchants National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clarksburg.
Another marker is no longer nearby. U.S.S. West Virginia Bow Flag Staff (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Don Morfe, April 13, 2014
2. Clarksburg Marker
Photographed by Don Morfe
3. Clarksburg Marker
Photographed by Don Morfe, April 13, 2014
4. Clarksburg Marker
Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 31, 2021
5. Harrison County Court House
Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 972 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 3, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 5. submitted on June 2, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
