Sutton
Inscription
Named for its founder. Burned, 1861, by Confederate troops. First settlers in this county were Jeremiah and Benjamin Carpenter, who had settled on Elk River, 1784. Soon after, Benjamin and wife were killed by the Indians.
Location
AddressMain Street (CR 19/40), Sutton
CitySutton
CountyBraxton
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.763440, -80.748180
Sources
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