Ripley
Inscription
Established in 1832 on land which was settled by William John and Lewis Rogers in 1768 and later acquired by Jacob and Ann (Staats) Starcher. Near here lived Capt. William Parsons who was active in the early life of Jackson County.
Location
AddressWV 21, 1 block from junction of WV 21 and US 33 in front of municipal building
CountyJackson
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.843250, -81.695660
Sources
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