Forks of Wheeling Creek
Inscription
Geo. Washington described the land here in 1770. The French expedition headed by Capt. Celeron buried leaden plates at the mouth in 1749 and claimed land for France. De Bonnescamp's map gives creek name--Kanonouaras.
Location
AddressWheeling, Elm Grove section, WV 88 & US 40
CityWheeling
CountyOhio
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.137150, -80.653690
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