Near Valley Grove in Ohio County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Ohio County
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State of Pennsylvania
Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 11, 2008
1. Ohio County Face of Marker
Ohio County. Formed in 1776 from West Augusta. Named for the river which bears an Indian name meaning Beautiful River. Scene of last battle of the Revolution, 1782. Visited by La Salle, Celoron, Gist, Washington, and later explorers.
State of Pennsylvania. Named for William Penn to whom it was granted in 1881 by Charles II. In 1682, Penn made his first settlement at Philadelphia. Earlier settlements had been made by the Swedes in 1638. It was one of the 13 original colonies.
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 1776.
Location. 40° 6.203′ N, 80° 31.141′ W. Marker is near Valley Grove, West Virginia, in Ohio County. It is on National Road (U.S. 40) near the state line, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Valley Grove WV 26060, 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: West Alexander Presbyterian Church Bicentennial (approx. 0.4 miles away in Pennsylvania); Site of Oak Tree (approx. half a mile away in Pennsylvania); Revolutionary War Soldiers (approx. half a mile
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Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 11, 2008
2. State of Pennsylvania Face of Marker
Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 11, 2008
3. View Towards Pennsylvania
Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 11, 2008
4. View Towards Ohio County, West Virginia
Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,662 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 20, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
