Barbour County/Harrison County
Inscription
Formed from Harrison, Lewis and Randolph in 1843. It was named for Philip Pendleton Barbour, distinguished Virginia jurist. The scene of opening hostilities on land between the armies of the North and South in 1861.
[Reverse]
Formed, 1784, from Monongalia. It included all or part of 17 other counties. Named for Benjamin Harrison, signer of Declaration of Independence and the governor of Virginia, 1781-1784. Birthplace of General ""Stonewall"" Jackson.
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More markers in Barbour
Barbour County/Taylor County
Formed from Harrison, Lewis and Randolph in 1843.
Ida L. Reed
Northeast, 3 1/2 miles, is the birthplace of Ida L. Reed, born November 30, 1865.
Barbour County/Taylor County
Formed from Harrison, Lewis and Randolph in 1843.
Barbour County/Preston County
Formed from Monongalia in 1818 and named for James Preston, 13th governor of Virginia.
Valley Furnace
Valley Furnace, WV
Iron ore was discovered here, 1835, by John Johnson.