New Cumberland in Hancock County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Captain John Porter / Chelsea China Company
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 3, 2011
1. Capt. John Porter Marker
Inscription.
Captain John Porter, also, Chelsea China Company. . Side A:
Captain John Porter. (August 7, 1838 - February 7, 1893) Early developer of New Cumberland, he operated line of steamboats and barges on Ohio River, Chelsea China Company and glass plants. Known as "brick king" he owned Sligo, Aetna, Eagle, Rockside and Union brick plants and is credited for laying 1st brick street in town, July 1882. Played key role in building Presbyterian Stone Church. Served term as sheriff and legislator. , Side B:
Chelsea China Company. Located 1.2 miles south on Ohio River was factory founded in 1887 by Captain John Porter. Produced vitrified ware shipped nationwide for use in hotels and restaurants. In 1904, disastrous fire destroyed original plant, which was replaced by smaller plant. Sold to Cronin China Company later, the economic depression in 1930s and 1936 flood led to closure of plant.
Side A:
Captain John Porter
(August 7, 1838 - February 7, 1893) Early developer of New Cumberland, he operated line of steamboats and barges on Ohio River, Chelsea China Company and glass plants. Known as "brick king" he owned Sligo, Aetna, Eagle, Rockside and Union brick plants and is credited for laying 1st brick street in town, July 1882. Played key role in building Presbyterian Stone Church. Served term as sheriff and legislator.
Side B:
Chelsea China Company
Located 1.2 miles south on Ohio River was factory founded in 1887 by Captain John Porter. Produced vitrified ware shipped nationwide for use in hotels and restaurants. In 1904, disastrous fire destroyed original plant, which was replaced by smaller plant. Sold to Cronin China Company later, the economic depression in 1930s and 1936 flood led to closure of plant.
Erected 2006 by City of New Cumberland and West Virginia Division of Archives and History.
29.919′ N, 80° 36.665′ W. Marker is in New Cumberland, West Virginia, in Hancock County. Marker is at the intersection of North River Avenue and Jefferson Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North River Avenue. Located at Overlook Park in New Cumberland, on reverse side of Chelsea China Company marker. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Cumberland WV 26047, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Town (here, next to this marker); Contested County Seat (here, next to this marker); Gravel Hill Academy (a few steps from this marker); Brickyard Bend (a few steps from this marker); New Cumberland (within shouting distance of this marker); Ohio River (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Old Town (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named New Cumberland (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Cumberland.
Also see . . . Capt. John Porter. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on January 21, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 3, 2011
2. Chelsea China Company Marker
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 3, 2011
3. Capt. John Porter Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,084 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on July 4, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on July 5, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on July 4, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
