Weirton in Hancock County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Holliday's Cove

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, January 18, 2015

1. Holliday's Cove Marker

Inscription. East was Fort Holliday, built in 1776. During the Revolution it was a supply depot for the Continental Army. From it Col. Swearingen led troops with ammunition to relieve Fort Henry at Wheeling when attacked by Indians in 1777.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Native Americans • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.

Location. 40° 24.125′ N, 80° 35.331′ W. Marker is in Weirton, West Virginia, in Hancock County. Marker is at the intersection of Cove Road and Main Street (West Virginia Route 2), on the right when traveling west on Cove Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Weirton WV 26062, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ernest T. Weir (within shouting distance of this marker); The People's Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); James J. Andrews (about 500 feet away); Hancock County / Brooke County (approx. 0.3 miles away); Margaret Manson Weir Memorial Pool (approx. 0.6 miles away); USS Frank E. Evans DD-754

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(approx. 0.8 miles away); September 11, 2001 Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Weirton.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, January 18, 2015

2. Holliday's Cove Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,028 times since then and 117 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 18, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.