Near Bruceton Mills in Preston County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Monongalia County / Preston County
Monongalia County. Formed, 1776, from District of West Augusta. All or parts of 21 other counties, including three in Pennsylvania, were carved from it. Named for the Monongahela River, bearing an Indian name, which means the "River of Caving Banks."
Preston County. Formed from Monongalia in 1818 and named for James Preston, 13th governor of Virginia. Here is model Federal homestead project, sponsored by Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, the wife of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 32nd President.
Erected 1964 by the West Virginia Historic Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Native Americans • Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Eleanor Roosevelt, and the West Virginia Archives and History series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 39° 39.521′ N, 79° 47.046′ W. Marker was near Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, in Preston County. Marker was on Coopers Rock Road (County Road 73/73) 0.2 miles west of County Road 73/12, on the right when traveling west. Take exit 15 on I-68, then north to Coopers Rock Road, then left turn. Located within Coopers Rock State Forest. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: Coopers Rock Road, Bruceton Mills WV 26525, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Henry Clay Iron Furnace (approx. 1.9 miles away); Fueling a Community: The Henry Clay Iron Furnace (approx. 1.9 miles away); Henry Clay Furnace (approx. 2.1 miles away); Salt Sand (approx. 2.2 miles away); The CCC: Creating a Lasting Monument to Conservation (approx. 2.2 miles away); Memorial Fountain (approx. 3.6 miles away); Ice’s Ferry (approx. 4.1 miles away); Site of the Birthplace of David Adam Ice (approx. 4.1 miles away).
Also see . . .
1. Monongalia County History. (Submitted on May 20, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
2. Preston County History. (Submitted on May 20, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 355 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 20, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 2. submitted on September 20, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 20, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.