South Branch Valley
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Named for the river flowing through it, the valley runs from Pendleton to Hampshire County and has some of the state's most productive farm land. During the French and Indian War, Fort Buttermilk protected area settlers. The valley was again the scene of fighting during the Civil War. Warfield Taylor and family owned a farm near this site, north of the old fort, 1879-1947.
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More markers in Hardy
Hardy County/State of Virginia
Formed in 1786 from Hampshire.
Howard's Lick/Jackson Home
Mathias, WV
Howard's Lick, also known as Lee White Sulphur Springs, was once owned by General Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee of Revolutionary War fame.
Lost River's First Church
Lost River, WV
300 yards east is the first Lost River Valley Church.
Lost River
Lost River, WV
Settled before 1750.
Wardensville
Wardensville, WV
George Washington laid off land here for William Wallace Warden, Nov. 11, 1749.