Near Proctor in Marshall County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Zachary Taylor
Erected by West Virginia Department of Culture and History. (Marker Number ML 2.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Events • Roads & Vehicles • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #12 Zachary Taylor, and the West Virginia Archives and History series lists.
Location. 39° 48.17′ N, 80° 49.09′ W. Marker is near Proctor, West Virginia, in Marshall County. Marker is on West Virginia Route 2 south of Woodland and Graysville Road, on the left when traveling south. This historic marker is located along the side of the highway, opposite the Ohio River, a short distance south of where the highway crosses Fish Creek. This particular historic marker is facing south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Proctor WV 26055, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Baker's Station (a few steps from this marker); Cedar Curve Cemetery / Funerals in the Early 1800s (approx. 3.6 miles away); Powhatan Point (approx. 4.1 miles away in Ohio); George Washington (approx. 4.1 miles away in Ohio); The Coal Industry at Powhatan Point / Powhatan Disaster, 1944 (approx. 4.3 miles away in Ohio); Frederick Kindelberger Stone House and Barn (approx. 5.1 miles away in Ohio); Mason-Dixon Line (approx. 5.7 miles away); Marshall County / Wetzel County (approx. 5.7 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on June 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,015 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 24, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.