Inscription
Nearby is the McIntire blockhouse, built in 1773, another of the outposts established as protection against the Indians. Here are the graves of many early settlers, including those of John McIntire and wife, both victims of the Indians.
Location
AddressUS 19, Enterprise
CityEnterprise
CountyHarrison
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.234630, -80.328100
Sources
More markers in Harrison
Towers School
Clarksburg, WV
Built in 1894 and named in honor of Reverend George Towers, graduate of Oxford, England who was a teacher at Randolph Academy.
Harrison County/Marion County
Formed, 1784, from Monongalia.
Simpson Creek Covered Bridge
Bridgeport, WV
A. S. Hugill built 75' long by 14' wide multiple king-post truss bridge in 1881 for $1483 on land of John Lowe.
John Powers' Fort
Bridgeport, WV
On Simpson Creek is site of fort built by John Powers, 1771.
Oak Mounds
Clarksburg, WV
Directly to the east are two earthen, domed burial mounds.
