Ritchie County/Wirt County
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Formed in 1843 from Lewis, Harrison, and Wood. Named for Thomas Ritchie, Virginia journalist. In 1772, Elias and Jess Hughes and Colonel William Lowther explored this region to the Ohio. Hughes River was named by them.
[Reverse]
Formed, 1848, from Wood and Jackson. Named for William Wirt, who was prominent in the prosecution of Aaron Burr. Development of the Burning Springs oil fields started in 1859, year of the Titusville, Pennsylvania oil boom.
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More markers in Ritchie
Ritchie County/Wirt County
Formed in 1843 from Lewis, Harrison, and Wood.
Indian Battles
Macfarlan, WV
In this vicinity in 1769, Jesse Hughes and party routed a band of Indians.
Harrisville
Harrisville, WV
Named for Thomas Harris.
The Stone House
Pennsboro, WV
The Webster House, now known as The Stone House, was built shortly after 1800.
Ritchie County/Tyler County
Formed in 1843 from Lewis, Harrison, and Wood.