To the south, Indian fort built in 1777 under direction of Captain James Booth. It was an important place of refuge for many early settlers in this valley. Near by was the iron furnace built by Benjamin Brice in 1812. — — Map (db m75093) HM
Harrison County. Formed, 1784, from Monongalia. It included all or parts of
17 other counties. Named for Benjamin Harrison, signer of Declaration of Independence,
and governor of Virginia, 1781-1784. Birthplace of General Thomas J. . . . — — Map (db m164985) HM
Honoring the Veterans
and
those now serving
our country
from the Worthington area
Thank You:
The Citizens
(additional plaque)
The Town of Worthington and surrounding area dedicates this memorial to the military servicemen . . . — — Map (db m178566) WM
(this memorial listed the names of these 810 soldiers and sailors)
Kenneth L. Abbott •
John Post Alkire, Jr. •
Thomas W. Alkire, Jr. •
Albert C. Allen •
Carl Billy Allen •
Lane Ammons •
Thomas Ammons •
W. M. Ammons • . . . — — Map (db m179282) WM
