Near Harper in Pendleton 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(Pendleton 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. 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 (Pendleton 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
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° 29.77′ N, 79° 29.901′ W. Marker is near Harper, West Virginia, in Pendleton County. Marker is on U.S. 220, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Circleville WV 26804, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Highland County / West Virginia
Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 657 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 17, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
