Historical Markers in New Cumberland, West Virginia
New Cumberland is the county seat for Hancock County
New Cumberland is in Hancock County
Hancock County(28) ► ADJACENT TO HANCOCK COUNTY Brooke County(47) ► Columbiana County, Ohio(116) ► Jefferson County, Ohio(98) ► Beaver County, Pennsylvania(219) ► Washington County, Pennsylvania(377) ►
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
On North Chester Street (West Virginia Route 2) south of Washington Street (West Virginia 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
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