Parkersburg in Wood County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Old Turnpikes
Photographed By Don Morfe, April 13, 2014
1. Old Turnpikes Marker
Washington, who had favored the Braddock Road, proposed the Northwestern Turnpike to the Ohio through Virginia in 1784. It was completed to Parkersburg in 1838. The road from Staunton to Parkersburg was opened in 1847.Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1784.
Location. 39° 15.798′ N, 81° 32.55′ W. Marker is in Parkersburg, West Virginia, in Wood County. Marker is at the intersection of Old US 50 (SR 618) and Staunton Avenue (SR 47) on Old US 50 (SR 618). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Parkersburg WV 26101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Tollgate House (here, next to this marker); The Toll House (within shouting distance of this marker); Neal's Station (approx. 0.6 miles away); Col. Hugh Phelps (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Block-House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Sumner School / Robert W. Simmons (approx. 0.7 miles away); Carnegie Library
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Photographed By Don Morfe, April 13, 2014
2. Old Turnpikes Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 329 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 11, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
