Gibson-Linn
Inscription
Among many daring frontier exploits was the journey of Captain George Gibson and Lieutenant William Linn to New Orleans, 1776-77. Despite danger and opposition, they secured powder for use of Fort Henry against the Indians.
Location
AddressWheeling, Grandview section, US 40
CityWheeling
CountyOhio
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.068854, -80.731004
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