Marlinton/Marlinton
Inscription
The old Seneca Indian Trail from New York to Georgia may be seen at this point. During the French and Indian War, 18 settlers lost lives in vicinity. During Indian raids in 1779, 13 were killed and many were taken captive.
[Reverse]
Settled, 1749, by Sewell and Marlin. The oldest recorded settlement on western waters. Here stood oak, marking corner of first survey west of Alleghenies. Here was Fort Greenbrier, built, 1755, and garrisoned by Andrew Lewis.
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More markers in Pocahontas
West Virginia (Pocahontas County)/Virginia
"The Mountain State"-western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia until June 20, 1863.
Blue and Gray/"Travelers Repose"
Near here was Camp Bartow, fortified by Confederates in 1861.
Camp Allegheny
Confederate forces led by Col. Edward Johnson held a fortified camp here in winter of 1861-62.
Mill Point
Millpoint, WV
Here in 1750 Stephen Sewell, a pioneer settler, camped.
Huntersville Jail/Presbyterian Church
Huntersville, WV
Huntersville was the county seat of Pocahontas, 1821-1891.