Historical Marker

Washington's Land

Dunbar, Dunbar Village, 10th Street, 0.3 miles south of Dunbar Exit, 0.3 miles south of WV 25, just north of Dunbar Bridge · Dunbar · Kanawha

Inscription

The Mouth of Tyler Creek Tract of 2,950 acres was patented by George Washington on April 12, 1784, for services in French and Indian War. It bordered the Kanawha River "6 miles and 19 poles" and embraced the site of Dunbar.

Location

AddressDunbar, Dunbar Village, 10th Street, 0.3 miles south of Dunbar Exit, 0.3 miles south of WV 25, just north of Dunbar Bridge

CityDunbar

CountyKanawha

StateWest Virginia

Coordinates38.339170, -81.508920

Sources

West Virginia Archives and History, Highway Historical Marker Program

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