On 3rd Street (West Virginia Route 2) at George Street, on the right when traveling north on 3rd Street.
Established as a town, 1851, by Alexander H. Creel on land originally granted to Henry Thomas, Revolutionary soldier, in 1785. Creel built the "Cain House", which became one of the most famous of the Ohio River taverns. — — Map (db m80246) HM
On South Pleasants Highway (West Virginia Route 2) 0.2 miles south of Old Greens Run Road (County Route 14), on the right when traveling south.
Named for the French town which was made famous by the poet, Petrarch. It was established in 1837 by Alexander H. Creel and was the business center of a large area until St. Marys became the county seat. — — Map (db m80247) HM
On West Virginia Route 2 0.1 miles north of Maple Street, on the right when traveling north.
In 1790, the La Rue brothers, Frenchmen, built homes in Pleasants County. Isaac settled on Middle Island Creek. Jacob had a home on Middle Island and a mill on Broad Run. Graves of his family are on Middle Island. — — Map (db m80243) HM
On Carpenter Bridge at West Virginia Route 2, on the right when traveling west on Carpenter Bridge.
Dedicated to
Hiram A. Carpenter
In recognition of his vision for his progress and prosperity of the Ohio Valley....
he proved, in 1928, that dreams build bridges — — Map (db m80245) HM
On Carpenter Bridge at West Virginia Route 2, on the right when traveling west on Carpenter Bridge.
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Pleasants County
Formed in 1851 from Ritchie, Tyler, and Wood. Named for James Pleasants, governor of Virginia, 1822-1825, and United States Senator. This county is in the heart of the oil and gas producing territory and has . . . — — Map (db m80244) HM
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