Williamstown in Wood County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Williamstown

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 13, 2014

1. Williamstown Marker

Inscription. 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. A significant historical year for this entry is 1787.

Location. 39° 24′ N, 81° 26.916′ W. Marker is in Williamstown, West Virginia, in Wood County. It is on Highland Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Williamstown WV 26187, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s Mid-Ohio Valley. 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 Viceroyalty of New France

and also the territory of the Mississippian Culture.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Williamstown Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Armstrong Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); This Millstone (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wood County / State of Ohio (approx. 0.3 miles away); 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); Ohio River Sternwheel Festival (approx. ¾ mile away in Ohio). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamstown.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Pioneer Marietta (was approx.

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¾ mile away in Ohio but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed 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 688 times since then and 26 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.