Williamstown in Wood County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Williamstown
By Don Morfe, April 13, 2014
1. Williamstown Marker
Named for Isaac Williams, who settled in 1787 on land preempted in 1770 by Joseph Tomlinson and his children, Joseph, Samuel, and Rebecca. Williams, veteran of border wars, married Rebecca. Court met at their home in 1800.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.
Location. 39° 24′ N, 81° 26.916′ W. Marker is in Williamstown, West Virginia, in Wood County. Marker is on Highland Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Williamstown WV 26187, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Southern Boundary Picketed Point (approx. ¾ mile away in Ohio); S. Durward Hoag (approx. ¾ mile away in Ohio); Lafayette (approx. ¾ mile away in Ohio); Pioneer Marietta (approx. ¾ mile away in Ohio); Shipbuilding (approx. ¾ mile away in Ohio); The Ohio River’s Wild Side (approx. ¾ mile away in Ohio); The Public Landing (approx. ¾ mile away in Ohio); Marietta’s Historic Corner (approx. ¾ mile away in Ohio).
By Don Morfe, April 13, 2014
2. Williamstown Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 271 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 7, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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