Barbour County/Upshur County
Inscription
Formed from Harrison, Lewis and Randolph in 1843. It is 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 in 1851 from Lewis, Barbour and Randolph and named for Abel Parker Upshur, the great Virginia statesman. Samuel and John Pringle, the first settlers, came in 1764. The Pringle brothers later guided other pioneers here.
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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.