Levi Shinn House
Inscription
Built, 1778, by Levi Shinn who came from New Jersey, 1773, and claimed tomahawk rights. Returned with family and brothers, Clement and Jonathan and settled. Sold part of land to Jonathan whose son, Levi, deeded it for site of Shinnston.
Location
AddressUS 19, Shinnston
CityShinnston
CountyHarrison
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.292830, -80.411250
Sources
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