Ohio County/Pennsylvania
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Formed in 1776 from West Augusta. Named for the river which bears an Indian name meaning "Beautiful River." Scene of last battle of the Revolution, 1782. Visited by La Salle, Celoron, Gist, Washington, and later explorers.
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Named for William Penn to whom it was granted in 1681 by Charles II. In 1682, Penn made his first settlement at Philadelphia. Early settlements had been made by the Swedes in 1638. It was one of the thirteen original colonies.
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Fort Van Meter
Fort Van Meter once commanded by Major Samuel McCullough, the noted Indian fighter, whose heroic deeds are favorite borders stories.
West Liberty
West Liberty, WV
First organized town in the Ohio Valley.
West Liberty State College
West Liberty, WV
Founded by Virginia Assembly, 1837; operated privately, 1838-1870.
Gibson-Linn
Wheeling, WV
Among many daring frontier exploits was the journey of Captain George Gibson and Lieutenant William Linn to New Orleans, 1776-77.
Ray's Arithmetic
North, Joseph Ray, who wrote the celebrated Ray's Arithmetic, was born, Nov. 25, 1807.