St. Marys in Pleasants County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Early Settlers

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, January 11, 2015

1. Early Settlers Marker

Inscription. In 1790, the La Rue brothers, Frenchmen, built homes in Pleasants County. Isaac settled on Middle Island Creek. Jacob had a home on Middle Island and a mill on Broad Run. Graves of his family are on Middle Island.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1790.

Location. 39° 24.113′ N, 81° 11.896′ W. Marker is in St. Marys, West Virginia, in Pleasants County. It is on Wilson Street (West Virginia Route 2) 0.1 miles north of Maple Street, on the right when traveling north. Located on the northbound side of WV 2, just south of the bridge over Middle Island Creek. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1411 Wilson St, Saint Marys WV 26170, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Northern Panhandle.

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 territory of the Mississippian Culture.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Eureka Methodist Church Bell (approx. 0.7 miles away); The St. Mary's Oracle (approx. 0.8 miles away); Veterans Memorial Park (approx. 0.8 miles away); Pleasants County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Short Route Bridge (Hi Carpenter Bridge) (approx. 0.9 miles away);

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Hi Carpenter Bridge (approx. 0.9 miles away); Raid on St. Marys (approx. 0.9 miles away); Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Marys.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, January 11, 2015

2. Early Settlers Marker

Looking north on WV 2

Credits. This page was last revised on April 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 900 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 11, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.