Milton in Cabell County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Harshbarger Corner

Photographed By Don Morfe, April 14, 2014

1. Harshbarger Corner Marker

Inscription. Survey of Milton began here in 1872 and post office was established in 1873. Founder, David Harshbarger, later lived on this lot. Named for Milton Reece, first postmaster and large landholder in vicinity. Town incorporated in 1876 with Captain J.R. Burke as first mayor. Captain John Harshbarger occupied a log house 60 feet to north and operated a grist mill to the southwest on Mud River.

Erected 1981 by West Virginia Department of Culture and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.

Location. 38° 26.064′ N, 82° 7.968′ W. Marker is in Milton, West Virginia, in Cabell County. Marker is on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Milton WV 25541, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mud River Covered Bridge (approx. half a mile away); Union Baptist Church (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Bryan Family (approx. 5.3 miles away); Hurricane Baptist Church / Hurricane Bridge Skirmish (approx. 6.4 miles away); West Virginia Pollinators (approx. 7.3 miles away); Lincoln County / Putnam County

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(approx. 8.3 miles away); Salt Rock (approx. 8½ miles away); Woody Williams Bridge (approx. 8.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milton.

Photographed By Don Morfe, April 14, 2014

2. Harshbarger Corner Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 777 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 13, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.