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West Virginia State Border Markers

 
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By Devry Becker Jones, April 6, 2019
Maryland side of Marker
GEOGRAPHIC SORT
1West Virginia (Berkeley County), Marlowe — West Virginia (Berkeley County) / Virginia
West Virginia (Berkeley County) "The Mountain State"—western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia until June 20, 1863. Settled by the Germans and Scotch-Irish. It became a line of defense between the English and French . . . — Map (db m131797) HM
2West Virginia (Berkeley County), Ridgeway — West Virginia (Berkeley Count) / Virginia
West Virginia (Berkeley County) "The Mountain State—western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia until June 20, 1863. Settled by the Germans and Scotch-Irish. It became a line of defense between the English and French . . . — Map (db m150615) HM
3West Virginia (Grant County), Gormania — Grant County / State of Maryland
Grant County. Formed in 1866 from Hardy. Named for General Grant, later President. At the northwestern corner is the Fairfax Stone, which established the limits of the lands of Lord Fairfax. The county has many mountain peaks and beautiful . . . — Map (db m156427) HM
4West Virginia (Greenbrier County), White Sulphur Springs — Greenbrier County / Virginia
Greenbrier County. Formed, 1778, from Botetourt and Montgomery. Named for the river which drains it. This county had many pioneer forts and saw many bloody Indian battles. Here are the world-famed White Sulphur and other mineral springs. . . . — Map (db m84054) HM
5West Virginia (Hampshire County), Good — Hampshire County / Virginia
Hampshire County Oldest county; established by the Virginia Assembly, 1754. Formed from Frederick and Augusta. Lord Fairfax, owner, named it for the English shire of the same name. Ice Mountain and Hanging Rocks are among its natural . . . — Map (db m159337) HM
6West Virginia (Hancock County), Weirton — Hancock County / State of Pennsylvania
Hancock County Formed in 1848 from Brooke. Named for John Hancock, first signer of the Declaration of Independence. Iron furnaces established in this county as early as 1794 made the cannon balls that Commodore Perry used in Battle of Lake . . . — Map (db m80381) HM
7West Virginia (Hardy County), Wardensville — West Virginia (Hardy County) / Virginia
West Virginia. (Hardy County) “The Mountain State”—western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia until June 20, 1863. Settled by the Germans and Scotch-Irish. It became a line of defense between the English and French during . . . — Map (db m74496) HM
8West Virginia (Jefferson County), Franklintown — West Virginia / Virginia
South Facing Side: West Virginia (Jefferson County). “The Mountain State”—western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia until June 20, 1863. Settled by the Germans and Scotch-Irish. It became a line of defense between the . . . — Map (db m1783) HM
9West Virginia (Jefferson County), Harpers Ferry — Jefferson County / State of Maryland
(East Facing Side): Jefferson County Formed in 1801 from Berkeley. Named for Thomas Jefferson. Home of Generals Gates, Drake, and Charles Lee. Here four companies of Washington's men organized. Shepherdstown was strongly urged as the seat . . . — Map (db m2947) HM
10West Virginia (Jefferson County), Mountain Mission — Jefferson County / State of Virginia
Jefferson County Formed in 1801 from Berkeley. Named for Thomas Jefferson. Home of Generals Gates, Drake, and Charles Lee. Here four companies of Washington’s men organized. Shepherdstown was strongly urged as a seat of the National Capital. . . . — Map (db m1949) HM
11West Virginia (Jefferson County), Shepherdstown — Jefferson County / Maryland
Jefferson County Formed in 1801 from Berkeley. Named for Thomas Jefferson. Home of Generals Gates, Darke, and Charles Lee. Here four companies of Washington's men organized. Shepherdstown was strongly urged as the seat of the Nation's Capitol. . . . — Map (db m143928) HM
12West Virginia (Marshall County), Benwood — Marshall County / Ohio County
Marshall County Formed in 1835 from Ohio. Named for Chief Justice John Marshall. In Marshall County is Grave Creek Mound, first among remains left by the unknown race which lived in the Ohio Valley centuries before the white man came. . . . — Map (db m57250) HM
13West Virginia (Marshall County), Bethlehem — Marshall County / Ohio County
Marshall County Formed in 1835 from Ohio. Named for Chief Justice John Marshall. In Marshall County is Grave Creek Mound, first among remains left by the unknown race which lived in the Ohio Valley centuries before the white men came. Ohio . . . — Map (db m67104) HM
14West Virginia (Mason County), Point Pleasant — West Virginia (Mason County) / Ohio
West Virginia (Mason County) "The Mountain State" - western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia until June 20, 1863. Settled by the Germans and Scotch-Irish. It became a line of defense between the English and French during . . . — Map (db m42650) HM
15West Virginia (Mercer County), Bluefield — West Virginia (Mercer County) / Mercer County                             
West Virginia (Mercer County) "The Mountain State"—western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia until June 20, 1863. Settled by the Germans and Scotch-Irish. It became a line of defense between the English and . . . — Map (db m105047) HM
16West Virginia (Mercer County), Yards — West Virginia (Mercer County) / Mercer County
West Virginia (Mercer County) "The Mountain State"—western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia until June 20, 1863. Settled by the Germans and Scotch-Irish. It became a line of defense between the English and French . . . — Map (db m90595) HM
17West Virginia (Mineral County), Blaine — Mineral County / State of Maryland
Mineral County. Formed from Hampshire in 1866. Named for its great mineral deposits. In Mineral County is Fort Ashby, the only standing unit in the chain of frontier forts which were built in 1755 under Washington’s orders. State of . . . — Map (db m156425) HM
18West Virginia (Mineral County), Keyser — West Virginia (Mineral County) / Maryland
West Virginia (Mineral County) "The Mountain State"—western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia until June 20, 1863. Settled by Germans and Scotch-Irish. It became a line of defense between the English and French during . . . — Map (db m139061) HM
19West Virginia (Mineral County), Wiley Ford — West Virginia (Mineral County) / Maryland
West Virginia (Mineral County) "The Mountain State"—western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia until June 20, 1863. Settled by the Germans and Scots-Irish. It became a line of defense between the English and French during the French . . . — Map (db m134411) HM
20West Virginia (Mingo County), Matewan — Mingo County / State of Kentucky
(Side One) Mingo County Formed in 1895 from Logan. Named for the Mingo Indians, terror of Virginia borders. Robert Morris, financier of the Revolutionary Army, in 1795 patented large areas here. Largest white oak tree in world is . . . — Map (db m87948) HM
21West Virginia (Mingo County), Williamson — West Virginia (Mingo County) / Kentucky                  
West Virginia. “The Mountain State”—western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia until June 20, 1863. Settled by the Germans and Scotch-Irish. It became a line of defense between the English and French during the . . . — Map (db m146136) HM
22West Virginia (Monongalia County), Maidsville — Monongalia County / Pennsylvania
Side A Monongalia County Formed, 1776, from District of West Augusta. All or parts of 21 other counties, including three in Pennsylvania, were carved from it. Named for the Monongahela River, bearing an Indian name, which means . . . — Map (db m69903) HM
23West Virginia (Monongalia County), Van Voorhis — West Virginia / Pennsylvania
West Virginia (Monongalia County). “The Mountain State”—western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia until June 20, 1863. Settled by the Germans and Scotch-Irish. It became a line of defense between the English and French . . . — Map (db m73342) HM
24West Virginia (Monroe County), Peterstown — West Virginia (Monroe County) / Monroe County
West Virginia (Monroe County) "The Mountain State"- western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia until June 20, 1863. Settled by the Germans and Scotch-Irish. It became a line of defense between the English and French during . . . — Map (db m118889) HM
25West Virginia (Morgan County), Burnt Factory — West Virginia (Morgan County) / Maryland
West Virginia (Morgan County) "The Mountain State" - western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia until June 20, 1863. Settled by the Germans and Scotch-Irish. It became a line of defense between the English and French during the French and . . . — Map (db m117370) HM
26West Virginia (Morgan County), Paw Paw — West Virginia (Morgan County) / Maryland
West Virginia (Morgan County) "The Mountain State"-western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia until June 20, 1863. Settled by the Germans and Scotch-Irish. It became a line of defense between the English and French during the . . . — Map (db m84796) HM
27West Virginia (Morgan County), Ridge — West Virginia (Morgan County) / Virginia
West Virginia (Morgan County). "The Mountain State" - western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia until June 20, 1863. Settled by the Germans and Scotch-Irish. It became a line of defense between the English and French during the French and . . . — Map (db m159477) HM
28West Virginia (Ohio County), Valley Grove — Ohio County / State of Pennsylvania
Ohio County. Formed in 1776 from West Augusta. Named for the river which bears an Indian name meaning “Beautiful River.” Scene of last battle of the Revolution, 1782. Visited by La Salle, Celoron, Gist, Washington, and later . . . — Map (db m9384) HM
29West Virginia (Ohio County), Wheeling — Ohio County / State of Ohio
Ohio County. Formed in 1776 from West Augusta. Named for the river which bears an Indian name meaning “Beautiful River.” Scene of last battle of the Revolution, 1782. Visited by La Salle, Celoron, Gist, Washington, and later . . . — Map (db m9386) HM
30West Virginia (Pendleton County), Harper — West Virginia / Virginia
West Virginia (Pendleton County) "The Mountain State" - western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia until June 20, 1863. Settled by the Germans and Scotch-Irish. It became a line of defense between the English and French . . . — Map (db m34536) HM
31West Virginia (Pleasants County), St. Mary's — Pleasants County / State of Ohio
Side A 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
32West Virginia (Pocahontas County), Bartow — West Virginia / Virginia
(West Virginia Side):West Virginia (Pocahontas County)"The Mountain State" ~ western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia until June 20, 1863. Settled by the Germans and Scotch-Irish. It became a line of defense between the English and . . . — Map (db m32908) HM
33West Virginia (Pocahontas County), Rimel — West Virginia / Virginia
(West Virginia Side):West Virginia (Pocahontas County)"The Mountain State" ~ western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia until June 20, 1863. Settled by the Germans and Scotch-Irish. It became a line of defense between the English and . . . — Map (db m34233) HM
34West Virginia (Preston County), Aurora — Preston County / Maryland
Preston County. Formed from Monongalia in 1818 and named for James Preston, 13th governor of Virginia. Here is model Federal homestead project, sponsored by Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, the wife of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 32nd President. . . . — Map (db m156429) HM
35West Virginia (Preston County), Glade Farm — Preston County / Pennsylvania
Preston County. Formed from Monongalia in 1818 and named for James Preston, 13th governor of Virginia. Here is model Federal homestead project, sponsored by Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, the wife of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 32nd President. . . . — Map (db m74509) HM
36West Virginia (Preston County), Hopemont — Preston County / Maryland
Preston County. Formed from Monongalia in 1818 and named for James Preston, 13th governor of Virginia. Here is model Federal homestead project, sponsored by Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, the wife of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 32nd President. . . . — Map (db m75147) HM
37West Virginia (Preston County), Silver Lake — Preston County / Maryland
Preston County. Formed from Monongalia in 1818 and named for James Preston, 13th governor of Virginia. Here is model Federal homestead project sponsored by Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, the wife of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 32nd President. . . . — Map (db m153129) HM
38West Virginia (Wayne County), Kenova — West Virginia (Wayne County) / Kentucky                     
West Virginia. “The Mountain State” — western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia until June 20, 1863. Settled by the Germans and Scotch Irish. It became a line of defense between the English and French during the . . . — Map (db m126080) HM
39West Virginia (Wood County), Parkersburg — Ohio / West Virginia
Ohio Named for the river, called by the Iroquois the "Beautiful River." Visited by LaSalle in 1769-1770. Once part of the Northwest Territory. Settled at Marietta, 1788. Admitted to the Union, 1803. Home of 8 United States Presidents. West . . . — Map (db m73515) HM
 
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