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

Parkersburg

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 13, 2014

1. Parkersburg Marker

Inscription. Blockhouse at "Point" built by Virginia for border defense during the Indian hostilities. Garrisoned by troops under Bogard, Coburn, and others. Still standing in 1803. County seat established in 1800 on land given by John Stokley.

Erected 1881 by West Virginia Department of Culture and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, French and Indian • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1803.

Location. 39° 16.002′ N, 81° 33.702′ W. Marker is in Parkersburg, West Virginia, in Wood County. It is at the intersection of Juliana Street and 5th Street on Juliana Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Parkersburg WV 26101, 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: Trinity Episcopal Church and Rectory (within shouting distance of this marker); Cornerstone Of The Original Trinity Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Smoot Theatre (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Neale, Jr. House (about 300 feet away); Logan Memorial Methodist Church (about

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600 feet away); Blennerhassett Hotel (about 600 feet away); Juliana Street Bridge Railing (about 600 feet away); PDC Corporate Office Bell (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Parkersburg.

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 13, 2014

2. Parkersburg Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 479 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 8, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.