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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMY12_first-gas-well_Charleston-WV.html
In 1815 Captain James Wilson while drilling here for salt brine vowed he would drill to Hades if necessary. A large flow of gas was struck that ignited and burned with a huge flame, apparently fulfilling the captain's original vow.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMY11_fort-lee_Charleston-WV.html
A western frontier outpost, guarding settlers against the Indians. Built here in 1788 and named for Gen. Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee, one of Washington's most trusted officers. Later Lee was governor of Virginia.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMY0X_captain-john-young-john-young-early-settler_Elkview-WV.html
Captain John Young Grave of Revolutionary War Vet. John Young (1760-1850) located in nearby Sand Run Cemetery. Noted soldier, Indian scout & trapper, he came to Kanawha Val., 1780s, named county trustee, 1794, and farmed 225 acres here. John Youn…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMY0V_fort-tackett_St-Albans-WV.html
Nearby stood Fort Tackett, destroyed by Indians, 1790. Near the fort the day before the attack, Mrs. John Young gave birth to a son, the first white child born in this valley. The Youngs and a few others escaped to Fort Lee.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMY0U_andrew-charles-lewis-march_Cedar-Grove-WV.html
The nearby highway is part of route traversing W. Va. from Lewisburg to Point Pleasant memorialized by the state to commemorate the march of the American Colonial army of 1,200 men led by Andrew & Charles Lewis. After a month's march this army def…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMY0S_historic-church_Cedar-Grove-WV.html
Virginia's Chapel was built in 1853 as gift for Wm. Tompkins' daughter, Virginia. Used by both sides during the Civil War, Methodists acquired church in 1901. Building lengthened in 19th cent., cupola added in 1912. Placed on National Register in …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMY0R_first-settlers_Cedar-Grove-WV.html
Walter Kelly settled here about 1773 but was killed by Indians. William Morris came here in 1774 and made first permanent settlement in this valley. He built a fort, had a "boat yard," and started a church and school.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXPC_bangor-cemetery_St-Albans-WV.html
This land, which was owned by George Washington, purchased by Morris Hudson, who in 1819 built a small church on knoll that adjoined this property. As was custom of the times, acres set aside as a cemetery for members of Bangor Parish. The church …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXPB_simon-kenton_Charleston-WV.html
Simon Kenton, the hero of the Virginia and Kentucky borders, with George Strader and John Yeager, camped on Elk River, 1771-73. Attacked by Indians, Yeager was killed, but Kenton and Strader, although wounded, made their escape.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXM5_the-west-virginia-coal-miner_Charleston-WV.html
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