Historical Marker

Ohio River Ford/Ravenswood

WV 68, Washington Western Lands Museum, Ravenswood · Ravenswood · Jackson

West Virginia marker

Inscription

Sand Creek Riffle, where the Indians and pioneers crossed the Ohio, was used by General Jenkins when he carried the Confederate flag into Ohio in 1862, and also by the Union Army under General Lightburn in its retreat the same year.

[Reverse]

These lands were surveyed, 1771, for George Washington by Colonel William Crawford, who later was taken captive by the Indians and burned at the stake. Washington camped near in 1770. Here is grave of Jesse Hughes, noted scout.

Location

AddressWV 68, Washington Western Lands Museum, Ravenswood
CityRavenswood
CountyJackson

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