New Martinsville in Wetzel County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
New Martinsville
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, January 11, 2015
1. New Martinsville Marker
Settled by Edward Doolin who was killed here by Indians in 1785. Named for Presley Martin. Here stands a monument to Levi Morgan, a scout for the army of General St. Clair. He was a noted Indian fighter who killed 100.
Erected 1964 by West Virginia Historic Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1785.
Location. 39° 38.27′ N, 80° 51.46′ W. Marker is in New Martinsville, West Virginia, in Wetzel County. It is at the intersection of West Virginia Route 2 and Harlan Drive, on the right when traveling south on West Virginia Route 2. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Martinsville WV 26155, 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: James G. West (a few steps from this marker); Levi Morgan (approx. half a mile away); Wetzel County Time Capsule (approx. half a mile away); Civil War Memorial (approx. half a mile away); World War II Cannon (approx. half a mile away); Lincoln Theater (approx. half
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Also see . . . New Martinsville, West Virginia. City website homepage (Submitted on January 11, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, January 11, 2015
2. New Martinsville Marker
Postcard by the Eagle Post Card View Co., circa 1935
3. Main St., New Martinsville, W. Va.
The monument to Levi Morgan is visible here, directly in front of the Wetzel County Courthouse.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,178 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 11, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on January 12, 2015.
