Weirton in Hancock County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Holliday's Cove

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, January 18, 2015

1. Holliday's Cove Marker

Inscription. East was Fort Holliday, built in 1776. During the Revolution it was a supply depot for the Continental Army. From it Col. Swearingen led troops with ammunition to relieve Fort Henry at Wheeling when attacked by Indians in 1777.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.

Location. 40° 24.125′ N, 80° 35.331′ W. Marker is in Weirton, West Virginia, in Hancock County. It is at the intersection of Cove Road and Main Street (West Virginia Route 2), on the right when traveling west on Cove Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Weirton WV 26062, 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,

and in 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: Ernest T. Weir (within shouting distance of this marker); The People's Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); James J. Andrews (about 500 feet away); All Saints Greek Orthodox Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hancock County / Brooke County (approx. 0.3 miles away);

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Independent Steelworkers Union Members Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Major Philip A Wise (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Weirton.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Margaret Manson Weir Memorial Pool (was approx. 0.6 miles away but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, January 18, 2015

2. Holliday's Cove Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 29, 2025

3. Holliday's Cove Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 2,250 times since then and 93 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 18, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on March 31, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.