The Coal Industry at Powhatan Point
The Pittsburgh No. 8 coal seam, located 100 feet below river level at Powhatan Point, extends across much of eastern Ohio, western Pennsylvania, and northern West Virginia. The Cleveland and Western Coal . . . — — Map (db m78501) HM
On his journey down the Ohio River, Wednesday, October 24, 1770 noted in his diary "at the mouth of it (Captina Creek) we came abt 3 o'clock in the afternoon, and finding nobody there, we agreed to camp." Camped on return trip November 14 just above . . . — — Map (db m78500) HM
As a result of the persistent campaign by Mayor Inez Wright for a safe bridge to serve Powhatan Point, Ohio. Governor James A. Rhodes promise was given and fulfilled. Governor Rhodes broke ground for this structure on April 14, 1976. — — Map (db m273008) HM
First surveyed in 1849, Powhatan Point was laid out by Franklin Knox. The "point" is the confluence of Captina Creek and the Ohio River. The small but thriving river and farming community served York Township and the rich Captina Valley as a . . . — — Map (db m78499) HM
This memorial is dedicated to those that made the supreme sacrifice for freedom by the people of Powhatan Point, Ohio
Mike Bokulich George Brkich Dale L. Bryan Lila L. Caretti Lester W. Caldwell Edgar Alton Goff Garren R. Goudy . . . — — Map (db m273005) WM
Erected by Local Union 5497 United Mine Workers of America, in memory of the 66 men who lost their lives in the Powhatan Mine Fire, July 5, 1944.
William Hawley Andrew Sichi Charles Nelson Raymond Jackson Charles Kacir Melvin Smith . . . — — Map (db m273006) HM
