Hinton in Summers County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Hinton
Photographed By PaulwC3, August 22, 2014
1. Hinton Marker
Named for its founder. Indian raids broke up early settlements in southern part of this county. First permanent settlements were those of James Graham at Lowell and of Robert Lilly on Little Bluestone from 1770 to 1772.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1770.
Location. 37° 40.346′ N, 80° 53.495′ W. Marker is in Hinton, West Virginia, in Summers County. Marker is at the intersection of Ballengee Street (West Virginia Route 107) and Park Avenue (West Virginia Route 107), on the left when traveling south on Ballengee Street. The marker sits in front of the Summers County Courthouse. Ballengee Street is one-way, southbound at the marker. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 Ballengee Street, Hinton WV 25951, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Summers County Courthouse (here, next to this marker); Summers County (here, next to this marker); In Remembrance of the First WV Fish and Game Warden (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Culbertson (approx. 1.6 miles away); Wreck on the C&O (approx. 1.7 miles
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Also see . . . Hinton's History. City website entry:
Had it not been for the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Company, Hinton would have had no reason to exist. (Submitted on August 30, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
Photographed By PaulwC3, August 22, 2014
2. Wide view of the Hinton Marker
Photographed By PaulwC3, August 22, 2014
3. Graham House (1770)
The homestead of early settler James Graham.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 459 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 30, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. 3. submitted on August 28, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.
