Rimel in Pocahontas County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
West Virginia / Virginia
Photographed By Craig Swain, July 10, 2010
1. West Virginia Side
Inscription.
West Virginia, also, Virginia. . (West Virginia Side):
West Virginia (Pocahontas County). "The Mountain State" ~ western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia until June 20, 1863. Settled by the Germans and Scotch-Irish. It became a line of defense between the English and French during the French and Indian War, 1754-1763., (Virginia Side):
Virginia. Named for Queen Elizabeth, the Virgin Queen of England. Site of the first permanent English settlement, 1607, in America. One of the 13 original colonies. Virginia is the birthplace of eight Presidents of the United States.
(West Virginia Side):
West Virginia (Pocahontas County)
"The Mountain State" ~ western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia until June 20, 1863. Settled by the Germans and Scotch-Irish. It became a line of defense between the English and French during the French and Indian War, 1754-1763.
(Virginia Side):
Virginia
Named for Queen Elizabeth, the Virgin Queen of England. Site of the first permanent English settlement, 1607, in America. One of the 13 original colonies. Virginia is the birthplace of eight Presidents of the United States.
Erected 1964 by West Virginia Historic Commission.
Location. 38° 7.4′ N, 79° 56.626′ W. Marker is in Rimel, West Virginia, in Pocahontas County. Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 39 and Mountain Road (Scenic County Road 55), on the right when traveling east on State Highway 39. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: White Sulphur Springs WV 24986, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 692 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 9, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
