Hinton in Summers County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Hinton
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.
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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fort Culbertson (approx. 1.6 miles away); Wreck on the C&O (approx. 1.7 miles away); Lilly (approx. 4.2 miles away); Lilly Bridge
By PaulwC3, August 22, 2014
2. Wide view of the Hinton Marker
Also see . . . Hinton's History. 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.)
By PaulwC3, August 22, 2014
3. Graham House (1770)
The homestead of early settler James Graham.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 300 times since then and 4 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.
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