Near Covington in Alleghany County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
West Virginia / Alleghany County, Virginia
West Virginia. West Virginia was long a part of Virginia. Morgan Morgan began the settlement of the region in 1727. A great battle with the Indians took place at Point Pleasant in 1774. West Virginia became a separate state of the Union in 1863.
Alleghany County, Virginia. Area 458 Square Miles. Formed in 1822 from Bath, Botetourt, and Monroe, and named for the Alleghany Mountains. At Fort Mann in this county a battle took place between settlers and Indians led by Cornstalk, 1763.
Erected 1948 by Virginia Conservation Commission. (Marker Number Z-286.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Native Americans • Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1727.
Location. 37° 48.637′ N, 80° 11.307′ W. Marker is near Covington, Virginia, in Alleghany County. Marker is on Interstate 64, 0.6 miles east of Jerry's Run Road (Virginia Route 198), on the right when traveling east. Located at the Virginia Welcome Center Rest Area. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Covington VA 24426, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Alleghany County Va. / West Virginia (approx. 3.1 miles away); Greenbrier County / Virginia (approx. 3.1 miles away in West Virginia); "Oakhurst" Golf Club (approx. 5.3 miles away in West Virginia); Dry Creek Battle (approx. 5.3 miles away in West Virginia); The Battle of White Sulphur (approx. 5.3 miles away in West Virginia); Katherine Johnson (approx. 6˝ miles away in West Virginia); White Sulphur (approx. 6.6 miles away in West Virginia); Kate's Mountain (approx. 6.7 miles away in West Virginia).
More about this marker. This marker was originally erected on US 60 at the state line. Interstate 64 replaced US 60 and the marker was moved here.
Also see . . .
1. West Virginia. Official website (Submitted on August 22, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
2. Alleghany County of Virginia. (Submitted on August 22, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 728 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 22, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.