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Historical Markers and War Memorials
in the Northern Panhandle Region

 
By Dale K. Benington, July 14, 2011
Beech Bottom Fort Marker
1 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Beech Bottom — Beech Bottom Fort —
On West Virginia Route 2 at Park Avenue, on the right when traveling south on West Virginia Route 2.
Near here stood Beech Bottom Fort, which was with Fort Pitt and Fort Henry in the group of posts guarding the western borders during the Revolution and its attendant Indian wars. Troops from Fort Pitt helped garrison this important fort. — — Map (db m54915) HM
2 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Beech Bottom — Beech Bottom Iraq War Veterans Memorial —
On 3rd Street at Route 2, on the right when traveling east on 3rd Street.
Dedicated July 19, 2009 to those who served [Names not listed] — — Map (db m160364) WM
3 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Beech Bottom — Beech Bottom, W.V. World War II Honor Roll —
On 3rd Street at Route 2, on the right when traveling east on 3rd Street.
We honor our boys and girls who served in World War II [Names not listed] — — Map (db m160363) WM
4 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Beech Bottom — West Virginia Flying Corps —
On River Road (West Virginia Route 2) 0.2 miles north of Caroline Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
On land near here was state's first military airfield, home to the West Virginia Flying Corps. Founded in April 1917 by Louis Bennett Jr. and backed by state and private funds, the corps was modeled after the French Lafayette Escadrille with the . . . — — Map (db m176858) HM
5 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Bethany — Alexander Campbell
On Main Street (West Virginia Route 67), on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
Here lived the leading influence in America's largest indigenous religious movement, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), and founder of Bethany College. Built in four periods: the John Brown Mansion, completed in 1793; Buffalo Seminary, in 1819; . . . — — Map (db m20826) HM
6 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Bethany — Archibald McLean —
Near Bethany Pike.
Born in Prince Edward Island, Canada, September 4, 1849 Died December 15, 1920 Fourth President of Bethany College For thirty-nine years Chief Executive of the Foreign Christian Missionary Society Every missionary sent to . . . — — Map (db m20836) HM
7 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Bethany — Bethany / Bethany College —
On Main Street (West Virginia Route 67) 0.2 miles east of Route 88, on the right when traveling east.
Bethany Here Scots-Irish Alexander Campbell founded a religious movement which he called the Disciples of Christ. In this place Amos Dolbear perfected parts of the telephone, and longtime Speaker of the House "Champ" Clark, Supreme Court . . . — — Map (db m79899) HM
8 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Bethany — Bethany / Rice's Fort —
On Main Street (Route 67) at Fairway Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Bethany Bethany College, established here in 1840, oldest school of college rank in State. The home and the study of Alexander Campbell, founder, are here. Prof. A. E. Dolbear here perfected parts of the telephone, which Bell used. . . . — — Map (db m79900) HM
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9 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Bethany — Bethany Church of Christ —
On Main Street at Church Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Bethany Church of Christ, the oldest church building in Bethany, was built in 1852 according to plans drawn by Alexander Campbell, founder of Bethany College and leader in the Disciples Movement. Its foundation is built of stone from the original . . . — — Map (db m20830) HM
10 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Bethany — Campbell Cemetery
On Main Street (West Virginia Route 67), on the right when traveling east. Reported missing.
Here are buried the Campbell family; the first missionaries, other prominent leaders in the Disciples Movement, presidents and distinguished teachers of Bethany College. The seven foot hand hewed stonewall is a unique feature of Cemetery. — — Map (db m20963) HM
11 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Bethany — Delta Tau Delta Birthplace —
On Main Street (West Virginia Route 67), on the right when traveling east.
In this house, 8 Bethany College Students - William Cunningham, John Johnson, Alexander Earle, Richard Alfred, Eugene Tarr, Henry Bell, John Hunt and Jacob Lowe - Met in 1858 and founded Delta Tau Delta. This social fraternity soon spread across the . . . — — Map (db m20849) HM
12 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Bethany — Renner Union - Bethany House — Dedicated to R. Richard Renner, M.D. '17 and Jennie Steindorf Renner '22 —
Near College Street at Main Street ( Route 67).
A major grant from the Renner Foundation, which was matched by alumni gifts, made possible, in 1970, the complete remodeling of Bethany House built in 1948. Henry Clay and James A. Garfield were among the notable guest at the first Bethany House . . . — — Map (db m79901) HM
13 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Bethany — Thomas Campbell — Father of Alexander & Archibald W. Campbell —
Near Bethany Pike.
Born in County Down, Ireland, Feb. 1, 1763, and died at the residence of his son Alexander, Jan. 4, 1851, aged 91 years, 11 mthns, five days. Many years a minister of the Secession Presbyterian Church in Ireland and Scotland. In the United States . . . — — Map (db m20835) HM
14 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Colliers — 1880 Collier's Station — The Panhandle Trail —
Near Harmon Creek Road 0.7 miles east of Mechling Hill Road ( Route 12), on the left when traveling east.
Brooke County, West Virginia World Championship Boxing Match Joe Goss - Champion (England, 180 lb., 52 years old) vs Patty Ryan - Challenger (American, 180 lb., 28 years old) Winner after 87 rounds, Patty Ryan (Ryan . . . — — Map (db m298963) HM
15 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Colliers — Colliers Veterans Memorial —
On Pennsylvania Avenue just east of Boyd Road ( Route 5), on the right when traveling east.
In honor of each member of all faiths of this community who so heroically served in the Armed Forces and dedicated to the sacred memory of those who sacrificed their lives for democracy, peace and justice — — Map (db m298866) WM
16 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Colliers — St. John's Episcopal Church —
Near Eldersville Road (West Virginia Route 27) at St. John's Road, on the right when traveling west.
Founded in 1793 by Joseph Doddridge. It is the first Episcopal Church west of the Alleghenies and the oldest continuous worshipping congregation within this religious body in West Virginia. The first church, made of logs, was burned by Indians. . . . — — Map (db m79897) HM
17 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Follansbee — All Gave Some · Some Gave All —
On Main Street (West Virginia Route 2) at Raymond Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
This monument was dedicated by American Legion Post 45 on Memorial Day May 25, 1998 to honor our heroes who served in World War I - World War II - Korea - Vietnam Granada - Lebanon - Panama and the Persian Gulf — — Map (db m223836) WM
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18 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Follansbee — Fort Decker —
On Main Street (West Virginia Route 2), on the right when traveling north.
John Decker built a fort of logs and stone on a site just north of State St. near Ohio River, 1774. Leaden bullets and arrowheads found here on the river bank signify Native American attack on the fort from Mingo Island. — — Map (db m21605) HM
19 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Follansbee — Joseph "Joey" Perito —
On Main Street (West Virginia Route 2) at Raymond Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
This flag pole is dedicated to the memory of Joseph "Joey" Perito who died for our freedom during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Army — — Map (db m223725) WM
20 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Follansbee — Veterans Memorial —
On Main Street (West Virginia Route 2) at Raymond Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Dedicated to the honor and sacrifice of our men and women of Cross Creek District who honorably served our country in all wars ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ This memorial is erected in grateful remembrance to those the living . . . — — Map (db m225649) WM
21 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Follansbee — Women Of All Wars —
On Main Street (West Virginia Route 2) at Raymond Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
WACs Army • WAVES Navy • WAF Air Corps • AWRS Marines • SPARS Coast Guard • WASP Air Service Pilots • Nurses Corps • Red Cross Salvation Army • Gold Star Mothers • U S O • Women Defense Workers • Women Air Raid Wardens — — Map (db m223708) WM
22 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Power — Power Veterans Memorial — U.S.A.F. • U.S.M.C. • U.S.A. • U.S.N. —
On Archer Hill Road at Route 2, on the right when traveling west on Archer Hill Road.
Dedicated to those men and women of Power who serve in our Armed Forces. — — Map (db m164708) WM
23 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Power — Village of Power / Windsor Power Plant —
On Archer Hill Road near Route 2, on the right when traveling west.
Village of Power. Built to house employees of the Windsor Power Plant, the village of Power consisted of 100 homes along tree-lined streets, a post office, and a company-owned store. There also was a fulltime doctor. Residents gathered at the . . . — — Map (db m285130) HM
24 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Weirton — Fire Department World War II Memorial —
On Military Drive 0.1 miles south of Marshaling Yard Drive, on the right when traveling south.
In memory of Joseph Robinson who made the Supreme Sacrifice and the following members of the Weirton Heights Volunteer Fire Dept. who served their country in World War II Ray Poland • John Ritchie • Obie Phebus • Robert De . . . — — Map (db m155999) WM
25 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Weirton — Revolutionary War — 1775 - 1783 —
On Military Road 0.1 miles south of Marshaling Yard Drive, on the right when traveling south.
In memory of the Revolutionary War veterans buried in the Upper Ohio Valley — — Map (db m155994) WM
26 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Weirton — September 11, 2001 Memorial —
On Military Drive just south of Marshaling Yard Drive, on the right when traveling south.
In memory of those who perished September 11, 2001 during the Attack on America Steel Beams from the World Trade Center New York City Weirton Steel Corporation presented these World Trade Center steel beams to . . . — — Map (db m160900) WM
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27 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Weirton — U.S. Army Experimental Tank — ca. 1960's —
On Military Drive at Marshaling Yard Drive, on the right when traveling south on Military Drive.
British top; U.S. bottom; only one ever made. (Never used) — — Map (db m155993) HM
28 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Weirton — USS Frank E. Evans DD-754 —
On Military Drive at Marshaling Yard Drive, on the right when traveling south on Military Drive.
. . . — — Map (db m155992) WM
29 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Weirton — William "Bill" Courtney (1950 - 2010) — Patriot —
Near Military Drive 0.1 miles south of Marshaling Yard Drive, on the right when traveling south.
In memory of William "Bill" Courtney (1950 - 2010) Husband ~ Father ~ Brother ~ Friend Patriot 27 years military service Forever in our hearts U.S. Navy U.S. Air Force — — Map (db m155996) WM
30 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Wellsburg — 1788 Wells Log House —
On Charles Street at 6th Street, on the left when traveling north on Charles Street.
Constructed by Alexander Wells at 65 Washington St., Buffaloe, Virginia (present day Third St., Wellsburg, West Virginia) The Wells Log House was, and is, in the “National Register of Historic Places” District of . . . — — Map (db m21634) HM
31 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Wellsburg — 1849 — The First Courthouse —
Near Main Street at 7th Street, on the right when traveling north.
(Brooke County, Virginia) was built here in 1799 by Samuel Herdman, who lived to see it torn down and re-built in 1849 as the present Brooke County West Virginia Courthouse — — Map (db m189409) HM
32 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Wellsburg — Bethany Turnpike Tunnels —
On Bethany Pike (West Virginia Route 67) 0.1 miles north of McCord Hill Road (County Route 67/2), on the right when traveling north.
First highway tunnels constructed west of Alleghenies. They were built in 1831 by Richard Waugh at personal expense to ease transportation to his flour mills. The tunnels, a mile apart, were removed by the State in 1957. — — Map (db m21614) HM
33 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Wellsburg — Brooke County Veterans Memorial —
On Charles Street, on the left when traveling north.
Dedicated to the men and women from Brooke County who have honorably served in the armed forces of our country in time of war and peace — — Map (db m21616) HM
34 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Wellsburg — Campbell Tarr —
On Commerce Street (West Virginia Route 2) north of 12th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Born in Wellsburg. January 8. 1819, Tarr opposed Virginia secession in 1861. A staunch Unionist. he was a delegate to the first and second Wheeling conventions, raised Union Troops, and was treasurer for the Restored Government of Virginia. He . . . — — Map (db m189408) HM
35 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Wellsburg — Drovers Inn —
On West Virginia Route 27 at Northview Road, on the left when traveling east on West Virginia Route 27.
Constructed by John Fowler, 1848-51 with bricks fired on the property. First known as Fowler's Inn, the house provided food and lodging for drovers herding livestock over the Wellsburg-Washington Turnpike to eastern markets. Other services provided . . . — — Map (db m42167) HM
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36 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Wellsburg — George Washington Crossing, 1770 —
On West Virginia Route 2 0.1 miles north of Cross Creek Road, on the right when traveling north.
George Washington began a journey on October 5, 1770 to the Ohio Country to see lands he had fought to win and now hoped to own. After a trip, on November 3, up the Kanawha River, the party headed back up the Ohio River. On November 17, they reached . . . — — Map (db m33913) HM
37 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Wellsburg — Grimes Golden Apple —
On Washington Pike (West Virginia Route 27) at Bradys Ridge Road, on the right when traveling east on Washington Pike.
Watering trough marks location of first Grimes Golden Apple tree, discovered by owner of land, Thomas Grimes, in 1802. Memorial Trough sponsored by the Franklin Country Women's Club in 1922. — — Map (db m70931) HM
38 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Wellsburg — Isaac Duvall and Company —
On Commerce Street (West Virginia Route 2) at 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north on Commerce Street.
The first glass house in Western Virginia was built at Charlestown, now Wellsburg, in 1813, by Isaac Taylor Duvall and Company. It was located on the southeast corner of Fifth and Yankee Streets. Cobalt blue, green and clear flint glass wares were . . . — — Map (db m285126) HM
39 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Wellsburg — Isaac H. Duval —
On West Virginia Route 2 at Commercial Street Exd, on the right when traveling north on West Virginia Route 2.
Born in Wellsburg in 1824, Duval worked as a scout in the western US and joined the 1849 Gold Rush before returning to Brooke County. He served in the Union Army during the Civil War. rising to the rank of major general. Postwar, Duval served terms . . . — — Map (db m167222) HM
40 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Wellsburg — Miller's Tavern —
On 6th Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling west on 6th Street.
Built by John Henderson prior to 1798 in Federal style, the building was leased by William Miller and operated as a tavern for 50 years. Since 1974 building has housed the Brooke County Museum. — — Map (db m21628) HM
41 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Wellsburg — Patrick Gass — 1771-1870 —
On Main Street at 6th Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Sergeant on the Lewis and Clark Expedition, he published the first account of that exploration in 1807 Veteran of the War of 1812, he fought in the Battle of Lundy's Lane and at Fort Erie Citizen of Wellsburg for more than . . . — — Map (db m21629) HM
42 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Wellsburg — Patrick Gass —
On Commerce Street (West Virginia Route 2) north of 22nd Street, on the right when traveling south.
Born 12 June 1771, Gass served as carpenter for Lewis and Clark. The expedition explored and studied the land, waterways, animal life, natural features and resources of the West. Gass's journal of trip was published in 1807. Soldier in the War of . . . — — Map (db m39731) HM
43 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Wellsburg — Patrick M. Gass — 1771 - 1870 —
On Pleasant Avenue at 23 rd Street, on the right when traveling north on Pleasant Avenue.
The grave of Patrick M. Gass, a sergeant on the Lewis and Clark Expedition and a soldier of the War of 1812 is located in this cemetery. His wife Maria is buried beside him. — — Map (db m54977) HM
44 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Wellsburg — The Lewis and Clark Connection —
On Main Street at 6th Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
The Corps of Discovery, under the command of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, was the first official expedition through the interior of the North American Continent sponsored by the United States. Captain Meriwether Lewis passed Charles . . . — — Map (db m21639) HM
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45 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Wellsburg — The Wellsburg United Methodist Church — A Fellowship of Believers For More Than Two Centuries —
On Charles Street at 11th Street, on the left when traveling north on Charles Street.
Methodism in Wellsburg dates back to 1787 with the establishment of the “Ohio Circuit.” Early services were held in “The Academy” on High Street. Bishop Asbury preached at the courthouse on September 6, 1803. On April . . . — — Map (db m21635) HM
46 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Wellsburg — Waugh Flour Mills —
On Bethany Pike (West Virginia Route 67) 0.1 miles north of McCord Hill Road, on the right when traveling south.
Four flour mills were constructed near Wellsburg in the early 1800s. The first of these mills was built by John Moore in 1800. Moore's son-in-law, Richard Waugh, built the old stone mill in 1824, and the upper mill in 1835. A. M. Buchanan built the . . . — — Map (db m79898) HM
47 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Wellsburg — Wellsburg —
On Commerce Street (West Virginia Route 2) south of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
Established in 1791. Brooke Academy, started, 1778, incorporated in 1799. Here lived Joseph Doddridge, the author of "Frontier Notes," and Patrick Gass, member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition and author of its "Journal." — — Map (db m39699) HM
48 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Wellsburg — Wellsburg Wharf —
On Main Street at 6th Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
In the 1790's, flatboats left here with their cargoes for southern markets. To accommodate and store products, warehouses and wharfs were built along our river banks. This wharf, which was established in the 1800's, extended twenty feet out in the . . . — — Map (db m21637) HM
49 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Wellsburg — Wellsburg's Giant Sycamore —
On Main Street at 6th Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
This giant Sycamore tree stands at the top of the Wellsburg Wharf it was planted in the early years of the 19th century by Dr. Albert Wheeler who practiced medicine in Wellsburg until his death in 1864. It was under this tree that militiamen . . . — — Map (db m21641) HM
50 ► West Virginia, Brooke County, Wellsburg, Brooke Hills Park — Tollgate House
On Brook Hills Park Road (County Road 27/12) 0.2 miles south of Washington Pike (State Route 27), on the right when traveling north. Reported damaged.
One of two tollgate houses erected by the Wellsburg and Washington Turnpike Company in 1834. Served taking tolls on the Pike until 1910. The other tollgate house was located one-half mile east of Wellsburg and was torn down when the Pike was rebuilt . . . — — Map (db m258086) HM
51 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, Chester — Chester Veterans Memorial —
On Carolina Avenue at 4th Street, on the right when traveling east on Carolina Avenue.
To you from falling hands we throw the torch, be yours to hold it high. In grateful memory of the sons and daughters of this community who served our country. Courage • Loyalty • Sacrifice • Victory — — Map (db m269334) WM
52 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, Chester — Chester World War I & World War II Veterans Memorial —
On Carolina Avenue at 4th Street, on the right when traveling east on Carolina Avenue.
Erected in loving memory of the men of Chester, W. Va. who made the supreme sacrifice in World War I and World War II World War I Jesse Burge World War II Walter Albright • Lawrence Allison • Randall H. Archer • George Arner, Jr. • . . . — — Map (db m269333) WM
53 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, Chester — Collins Memorial Drive —
On Carolina Avenue at 4th Street, on the right when traveling east on Carolina Avenue.
Seal of the City of Chester Collins Memorial Drive dedicated in loving memory of Rodney Ray Collins Chester's only son claimed in Vietnam May 3, 1948 - October 24, 1969 — — Map (db m269338) HM WM
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54 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, Chester — History of the "World's Largest Teapot" —
On Carolina Avenue at Old U.S. 30, on the right when traveling east on Carolina Avenue.
1938 - Measuring 14 feet high and 14 feet in diameter, the Chester Teapot was constructed by William "Babe" Devon. The Teapot started its life as a gigantic wooden hogshead barrel for a Hire's Root Beer advertising campaign. Devon purchased . . . — — Map (db m269281) HM
55 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, Chester — Post 6450 - Change of Name —
On Carolina Avenue (West Virginia Route 2) at 4th Street, on the right when traveling west on Carolina Avenue.
Post 6450-Change Of Name December 2, 2013 From Burge-Casto VFW Post 6450 To Bob Milby VFW Post 6450 To honor Robert J. (Bob) Milby For his Honesty, integrity and dedication to the post serving as the Quarter Master for 64 years. . . . — — Map (db m269289) HM
56 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, Chester — Rock Spring Park —
On Carolina Avenue (West Virginia Route 2) at Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north on Carolina Avenue.
Named for natural springs reputedly used by George Washington. Donated in 1857 for picnics and prize fights. Developed in 1897 as amusement park served by streetcar and boat attracting 15-20 thousand daily. Included dance pavilions, shooting . . . — — Map (db m49697) HM
57 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, Chester — Sayre W. Graham — November 19, 1920 - November 8, 2015 —
On Carolina Avenue at 6th Street, on the right when traveling east on Carolina Avenue.
Proud Army Veteran of the European Theater in WW II, earning 3 Bronze Stars, and active member of Chester American Legion Post 121 and Chester VFW Post 6450. Master carpenter whose work is found throughout the tri-state area, including the . . . — — Map (db m269283) HM WM
58 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, Chester — State Of Ohio / Hancock County —
On 1st Street at Columbia Drive, on the right when traveling north on 1st Street.
State Of Ohio. Named for the river, called by the Iroquois the "Beautiful River Visited by La Salle in 1669-1670. Once part of the Northwest Territory. Settled at Marietta, 1788. Admitted to the Union, 1803 Home of eight United States . . . — — Map (db m288602) HM
59 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, Chester — Veterans Memorial —
On Carolina Avenue at 4th Street, on the right when traveling east on Carolina Avenue.
 POW - MIA You are not forgotten United States of America Department of the Army 1775 United States of America Department of the Navy American Legion US Post 121 Chester, WV Est. 1947 United States Marine Corps . . . — — Map (db m269339) WM
60 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, Chester — Veterans Memorial Park —
On Carolina Avenue at 4th Street, on the right when traveling west on Carolina Avenue.
Veterans Memorial Park — — Map (db m269292) WM
61 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, Chester — Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States —
On Carolina Avenue 0.2 miles north of 4th Street, on the right when traveling west.
By the Authority of the Veterans of the Foreign Wars of the United States: Be it Known that Comrades: Dale K. Allison • Arthur O. Clendenning, Jr. • Eugene Cochran • O. H. Cook • David R. Cooper • John L. Cornell • Brent E. Davis • Richard . . . — — Map (db m269285) HM WM
62 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, Moscow — Early Mills —
On West Virginia Route 2 at Ferndale Road (County Route 66/2), on the right when traveling north on West Virginia Route 2.
Site of Nesselroad's powder mill which operated from 1795 to 1801. To the south on King's Creek stood Hartford's grist mill which served local settlers in early 1800's. In 1823, Swearingen's grist mill and Eaton's saw mill were built near the same . . . — — Map (db m39654) HM
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63 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, Moscow — On This Spot —
On West Virginia Route 2 at Ferndale Road (County Route 66/2), on the right when traveling north on West Virginia Route 2.
On This Spot. On September 18, 1781, Adam Poe and Andrew Poe while freeing white captives, engaged in combat with a war party of the Wyandott tribe and killed the sons of the Wyandott Chief. — — Map (db m39661) HM
64 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, New Cumberland — Brickyard Bend —
Near North River Avenue at Jefferson Street.
Named by boat captains for many brick works shipping from area. John Gamble first mined clay in 1839; James Porter had first brick works in 1832. By 1844, five works produced 1.5 million bricks. Later, some 20 plants: including Captain John Porter, . . . — — Map (db m44118) HM
65 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, New Cumberland — Brickyard Bend —
On Ridge Avenue (West Virginia Route 2) at Ballantyne Road, on the right when traveling north on Ridge Avenue.
Named by boat captains for many brick works shipping from area. John Gamble first mined clay in 1830; James Porter had first brick works in 1832; five works in 1844 produced 1.5 million bricks. Later, over 20 plants, using local clay, gas and coal, . . . — — Map (db m44120) HM
66 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, New Cumberland — Captain John Porter / Chelsea China Company —
On North River Avenue at Jefferson Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North River Avenue.
Side A:Captain John Porter(August 7, 1838 - February 7, 1893) Early developer of New Cumberland, he operated line of steamboats and barges on Ohio River, Chelsea China Company and glass plants. Known as "brick king" he owned Sligo, . . . — — Map (db m44121) HM
67 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, New Cumberland — Contested County Seat —
On North River Avenue at Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling south on North River Avenue.
Hancock County, formed in 1848 in home of Sam C. Allison in Fairview, also known as Pughtown and New Manchester. In election for county seat, New Cumberland won by 13; refusal to move led to another vote and majority of 46 in 1850 to move. In May . . . — — Map (db m44124) HM
68 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, New Cumberland — First Gas Well —
On North River Road at Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling south on North River Road.
1862 on Deep Cut a stock company drilled for oil and failed. They did strike a huge natural gas well. People knew little about gas. It roared for two years with a deafening_noise until it was accidentally ignited. Flames shot skyward to over 80', . . . — — Map (db m269277) HM
69 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, New Cumberland — Flood of 1936 / Early Indians —
On South River Avenue at Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling south on South River Avenue.
Flood of 1936. The flood of 1884 was thought to be the great flood at 47' 11". But the 1936 flood crested at 51' 6" on March 18. It was followed by another flood on March 26-35' 9". Over 1,000 citizens were fed at the community house and . . . — — Map (db m269276) HM
70 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, New Cumberland — Gravel Hill Academy —
On North River Avenue at Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling south on North River Avenue.
Located beside courthouse, original building of four rooms built in 1869, opened in 1870 with town hall on 2nd floor. In 1888 two wings were added. By 20 January 1939, when destroyed by fire, had 14 rooms with 500 students. Rebuilt on same site, it . . . — — Map (db m44126) HM
71 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, New Cumberland — Gravel Hill Academy —
On North Court Street at Madison Street, on the right when traveling west on North Court Street.
Chaldean earliest form of writing Wacaxton first English printer 1422 1491 Fort Holliday 3 Springs Church Chief Logan — — Map (db m269410) HM
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72 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, New Cumberland — Hancock County Civil War Memorial —
On North Court Street at Madison Street ( Route 2), on the right when traveling north on North Court Street.
W. A. Atkinson Post No. 18 Dep't W. Va. Grand Army of the Republic 1861 - Veteran - 1866 Appomattox. Yet loved ones have fallen and still where they sleep a sorrowing nation shall . . . — — Map (db m269416) WM
73 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, New Cumberland — Lest We Forget —
On North Chester Street (West Virginia Route 2) at Adams Street, on the right when traveling north on North Chester Street.
World War I Edmond D. Stewart Byron Corn World War II Arthur Crow • Byron Long • Howard Peterson • Frank Zielinsky • Richard Vulgamore • Dwight Archer • Boaz Blosser • Lawrence Bysarovich • Harold Clark • Harold Mull • . . . — — Map (db m269363) WM
74 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, New Cumberland — New Cumberland —
On Ridge Avenue (West Virginia Route 2) south of Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling south.
Near New Cumberland, George Chapman settled, about 1783, and built an Indian fort. Here are graves of the Chapmans, Gregorys, Graftons, and other pioneer families. Pughtown, settled about 1810, was the first county seat. — — Map (db m39685) HM
75 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, New Cumberland — New Cumberland —
On North River Avenue at Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling south on North River Avenue.
Near New Cumberland, George Chapman settled, about 1783, and built an Indian fort. Here are graves of the Chapmans, Gregorys, Graftons, and other pioneer families. Pughtown, settled about 1810, was the first county seat. — — Map (db m44130) HM
76 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, New Cumberland — New Cumberland Veterans Memorial —
On North Court Street at Taylor Street, on the right when traveling north on North Court Street.
Dedicated to the men and women of New Cumberland who served their country in all wars. Remembering and honoring those who have fallen. World War I Byron Corn • William L. Currant • John K. Moutafes • Edmond D. Stewart World War . . . — — Map (db m269419) WM
77 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, New Cumberland — Ohio River —
On North River Avenue at Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling south on North River Avenue.
The river flowing past New Cumberland contributed significantly to the political, economic and social development of the town. Early settlers to New Cumberland came by river and then depended on the river as means of receiving supplies and . . . — — Map (db m44133) HM
78 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, New Cumberland — Old Town —
On North Chester Street (West Virginia Route 2) south of Washington Street ( Route 8), on the right when traveling north.
In 1839 John Cuppy laid out 42 lots on his farm between Ohio River and hill; added 50 lots in 1850. Named Vernon but called Cuppy Town. In 1840 John Chapman built the first house. Industry based on rich clay deposits, brick plants and river . . . — — Map (db m39743) HM
79 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, New Cumberland — Old Town —
On North River Avenue at Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling south on North River Avenue.
In 1839 John Cuppy laid out 42 lots on his farm between Ohio River and hill; added 50 lots in 1850. Named Vernon but called Cuppy Town. In 1840 John Chapman built the first house. Industry based on rich clay deposits, brick plants and river . . . — — Map (db m44135) HM
80 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, New Cumberland — Propeller of M.V. —
On Harrison Street at South River Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Harrison Street.
Propeller of M. V. The Clifty Creek blt 1954. Formerly owned by C. A. Johnson given to Swanees Landing by J-T River Service 1986 — — Map (db m269420) HM
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81 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, New Cumberland — Rockyside / The Black Stone Church —
On South River Avenue east of Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling south.
Rockyside. Rockyside was a community of mining and brick making families who lived on the steep hillside just north of New Cumberland along what was then Route 66. The early brickyards attracted workers, many of them Poles or Slavs, who came . . . — — Map (db m269275) HM
82 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, New Cumberland — Woman's Club Of New Cumberland / Swaney Memorial Library —
On North River Road at Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling south on North River Road.
Woman's Club Of New Cumberland. Organized in 1933, the Woman's Club of New Cumberland's objective was to promote mental, moral, civic, and social improvement in the The home and community. Their motto is "Unity in Diversity." original 44 . . . — — Map (db m269278) HM
83 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, New Manchester — Bicentennial Park —
On Veterans Boulevard (West Virginia Route 8) at High Street, on the right when traveling north on Veterans Boulevard.
Bicentennial park School house site Original bell Capsule buried 1979 — — Map (db m269361) HM
84 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, New Manchester — Hartford's Grist Mill —
On Lawnview Drive at Pawanee Road, on the right when traveling north on Lawnview Drive.
The millstone displayed here is one of the few remaining artifacts from four gristmills located along Tomlinson Run. This stone is a nether millstone. The stationary lower stone, from Hartford's Grist Mill, is 44 inches in diameter. The grooves . . . — — Map (db m269362) HM
85 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, New Manchester — Hartford's Mill —
On Park-Forest 801 at Park-Forest 802, on the right when traveling north on Park-Forest 801.
On Tomlinson Run, Nesselroad's powder mill began operation about 1795. Near by occurred the famous fight between Andrew and Adam Poe, border scouts, and Chief Big Foot and another Indian in 1782. The Poes won. Two Indians died. — — Map (db m66535) HM
86 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, New Manchester — New Manchester Veterans Memorial —
On Veterans Boulevard (West Virginia Route 8) west of High Street, on the right when traveling north.
In gratefull remembrance of New Manchester's sons and daughters who served our country to preserve freedom We cannot understand unless we remember American Revolution Bicentennial 1776 - 1976 — — Map (db m269360) WM
87 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, Newell — American Legion Post No. 114 Veterans Memorial —
On Washington Street 0.3 miles east of 6th Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
In memory of those who served — — Map (db m269341) WM
88 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, Newell — American Legion War Memorial —
On Washington Street (West Virginia Route 2) at Wells Street, on the right when traveling east on Washington Street.
World War I Raymond Howard • Raymond McCauley World War II Dwight Archer • Pete Bobovitch • Cecil Cline • Clem Gadd • Walter Gibas • James E. Graham • Ernest Howell • Earl F. Jones • Frank Knox • Oscar W. Lashley • Charles H. . . . — — Map (db m269353) WM
89 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, Newell — Laurel Hollow Park & Newell Information Center —
On Washington Street at Fiesta Drive, on the right when traveling east on Washington Street.
In 1907, Laurel Hollow Park was created for the benefit of the residents of the then newly formed town, Newell, West Virginia. Unfortunately, it only lasted about six years and would eventually be taken over by wild growth. George Washington . . . — — Map (db m269354) HM
90 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, Newell — Logan Massacre —
On West Virginia Route 2 north of Dry Run Road, on the right when traveling north.
One of the events which led up to Dunmore's War was the killing at this point of the family of Chief Logan, eloquent leader of the Mingo Indians, April, 1774, opposite their village at the mouth of Yellow Creek in Ohio. — — Map (db m44727) HM
91 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, Newell — Military Garden Of Honor — To those that served that freedom might live —
On Sixth Street 0.2 miles south of Bentley Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
 1963 Cyrus Salsberry • Billy R. Stevens • Carl Harris • 1964 John Bumpus • Earl Daugherty • Jack Gourley • 1965 Mervin Summers • Robert Martin • Roy Mayes • James L. Smith • Clarence Jones • Stanley Simcox • 1966 William Simcox • Jack . . . — — Map (db m269440) WM
92 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, Newell — Morgan's Raid —
On Washington Street (West Virginia Route 2) at Route 66/11, on the right when traveling south on Washington Street.
In July 1863, Confederate Gen. John H. Morgan raided through Kentucky. Indiana, and Ohio seeking to bring the war to the North. Defeated at Buffington Island, he fled up the Ohio River and tried to cross into West Virginia. Members of the state . . . — — Map (db m189407) HM
93 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, Newell — Newell —
On Washington Street (West Virginia Route 2) at 9th Street, on the left when traveling north on Washington Street.
Developed by subsidiaries of the Homer Laughlin China Company, the town has been home to the world's largest single pottery unit. A key industry in the county and state, fine wares made here have sold around the world. — — Map (db m44730) HM
94 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, Newell — Rescued from the 1953 Restoration —
On Washington Street (West Virginia Route 2) at Fiesta Drive, on the right when traveling east on Washington Street.
Rescued from the 1953 Restoration Donated by Vernon Betteridge & Doris Durham This bench has been restored using the original framework from Laurel Park. — — Map (db m269359) HM
95 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, Newell — The Bears' Den Amphitheatre —
On Washington Street (West Virginia Route 2) at Fiesta Drive, on the right when traveling east on Washington Street.
This is the site of the original bears' den which housed two polar bears in 1909. It was converted to an amphitheater 101 years later through the generous donation of the Newell American Legion Post 114 — — Map (db m269357) HM
96 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, Newell — Veterans Memorial —
On Washinton Street (West Virginia Route 2) at Fiesta Drive on Washinton Street.
In honor of our local heroes — — Map (db m269356) WM
97 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, Weirton — All Saints Greek Orthodox Church —
On West Street 0.2 miles south of Mildred Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
On October 27, 2021, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople and his Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America made a historic visit to the All Saints Greek Orthodox Church of Weirton, West Virginia. . . . — — Map (db m269421) HM
98 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, Weirton — Brown's Island Coke Plant Explosion —
On County Road at City Street, on the right when traveling north on County Road.
In memory of the nineteen men whose lives were lost in the Brown's Island Coke Plant Explosion December 15, 1972 you are not forgotten. Charles Bowers • Howard Bray • James Brown • Paul Byrne • Michael Crowley • Edward "Dick" Arthurs • . . . — — Map (db m269473) HM
99 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, Weirton — Chapel Mausoleum — Saint Paul's Cemetery —
On West Belleview Drive at South 24th Street, on the right when traveling east on West Belleview Drive.
Blessed by Bishop Joseph Hodges of Wheeling Feast of All Souls, in the year 1977 Built by the people of God of this area, Acme Marble & Granite Co., Inc. of New Orleans and Trushel Construction Company of Weirton — — Map (db m269477) HM
100 ► West Virginia, Hancock County, Weirton — Ernest T. Weir —
Near Cove Road just east of Main Street ( Route 2), on the right when traveling east.
In Memory Of Ernest T. Weir Founder of City of Weirton and Weirton Steel and to the honor of all who have contributed to the growth and progress of the city and its industry Dedicated in America's Bicentennial Year . . . — — Map (db m155988) HM

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