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'The first pottery in West Virginia was founded here about 1785 and the making of pottery was important before 1800. John Scott, Jacob Foulk, John Thompson, and Francis Billingsley were among first potters.'

85. First Pottery Marker

IDNO:
031306
Title:
First Pottery Marker
Description:
'The first pottery in West Virginia was founded here about 1785 and the making of pottery was important before 1800. John Scott, Jacob Foulk, John Thompson, and Francis Billingsley were among first potters.'
The marker is on US Rt. 219: Here, November 6, 1863, Union troops, commanded by Gen. W. W. Averell, defeated Confederate forces under Gen. John Echols. This has been considered the most extensive engagement in this State and the site was made a State park in 1929.

86. Droop Mountain Marker in Pocahontas County, W. Va.

IDNO:
031307
Title:
Droop Mountain Marker in Pocahontas County, W. Va.
Date:
1952
Description:
The marker is on US Rt. 219: Here, November 6, 1863, Union troops, commanded by Gen. W. W. Averell, defeated Confederate forces under Gen. John Echols. This has been considered the most extensive engagement in this State and the site was made a State park in 1929.
'West Virginia was long a part of Virginia. Morgan Morgan began the settlement of the region in 1727. A great battle with the Indians took place at Point Pleasant, 1774. West Virginia became a separate state of the Union in 1863.'

87. West Virginia Historic Marker Between Monterey, Va. and Durbin, W. Va.

IDNO:
031308
Title:
West Virginia Historic Marker Between Monterey, Va. and Durbin, W. Va.
Date:
1952
Description:
'West Virginia was long a part of Virginia. Morgan Morgan began the settlement of the region in 1727. A great battle with the Indians took place at Point Pleasant, 1774. West Virginia became a separate state of the Union in 1863.'
'On this knoll, General Robert E. Lee maintained headquarters from July to September, 1861 after taking command of the Confederate forces in West Virginia. His army on Valley Mountain guarded the road leading south into Virginia,' The maker stands on US 219 in Linwood in Pocahontas Co.

88. Lee's Headquarters Marker on U. S. Route 219, Linwood, W. Va.

IDNO:
031309
Title:
Lee's Headquarters Marker on U. S. Route 219, Linwood, W. Va.
Date:
1952
Description:
'On this knoll, General Robert E. Lee maintained headquarters from July to September, 1861 after taking command of the Confederate forces in West Virginia. His army on Valley Mountain guarded the road leading south into Virginia,' The maker stands on US 219 in Linwood in Pocahontas Co.
'Memorial road to Col. Claudius Crozet, leader in building the Northwestern and the Staunton and Parkersburg turnpikes. Here was the home of Lemuel Chenoweth, who designed and built many wooden bridges in W. Va. which became famous.'

89. Crozet-Chenoweth Marker at Beverly, W. Va.

IDNO:
031310
Title:
Crozet-Chenoweth Marker at Beverly, W. Va.
Date:
1952
Description:
'Memorial road to Col. Claudius Crozet, leader in building the Northwestern and the Staunton and Parkersburg turnpikes. Here was the home of Lemuel Chenoweth, who designed and built many wooden bridges in W. Va. which became famous.'
Pruntytown: Settled by John and David Prunty about 1798. It was county seat 1844 to 1878, Site of old Rector College, Birthplace of John Barton Payne, Secretary of Interior under Wilson, and head of the American Red Cross.

90. Pruntytown Marker on U. S. Route 50 at Pruntytown, W. Va.

IDNO:
031311
Title:
Pruntytown Marker on U. S. Route 50 at Pruntytown, W. Va.
Date:
1951
Description:
Pruntytown: Settled by John and David Prunty about 1798. It was county seat 1844 to 1878, Site of old Rector College, Birthplace of John Barton Payne, Secretary of Interior under Wilson, and head of the American Red Cross.
Taylor County: Formed in 1844 from Marion, Harrison, and Barbour. Named for John Taylor of Virginia. This county was the home of Bailey Brown, the first Union soldier killed in War between the States. He was shot, May 22, 1861, at Ferterman, now Grafton.

91. Taylor County Marker on U. S. Route 119, between Morgantown and Grafton, W. Va.

IDNO:
031312
Title:
Taylor County Marker on U. S. Route 119, between Morgantown and Grafton, W. Va.
Date:
1951
Description:
Taylor County: Formed in 1844 from Marion, Harrison, and Barbour. Named for John Taylor of Virginia. This county was the home of Bailey Brown, the first Union soldier killed in War between the States. He was shot, May 22, 1861, at Ferterman, now Grafton.
Pontiac's War: Massacre of the Clendenins by Shawnee Indians under Cornstalk. 1763, three miles southwest of Lewisburg after Muddy Creek massacre, completed the destruction of early settlements in the Greenbrier Valley.

92. Pontiac's War Marker, Greenbrier County, W. Va.

IDNO:
031313
Title:
Pontiac's War Marker, Greenbrier County, W. Va.
Date:
1952
Description:
Pontiac's War: Massacre of the Clendenins by Shawnee Indians under Cornstalk. 1763, three miles southwest of Lewisburg after Muddy Creek massacre, completed the destruction of early settlements in the Greenbrier Valley.
Terra Alta: Half a mile high Famed as a health resort resort. Once known as Cranberry for extensive cranberry glades found near. North is Cranesville Swamp, noted for its wild life. In that vicinity, Lewis Wetzel killed several Indians.

93. Terra Alta Marker, Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
031314
Title:
Terra Alta Marker, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
1952
Description:
Terra Alta: Half a mile high Famed as a health resort resort. Once known as Cranberry for extensive cranberry glades found near. North is Cranesville Swamp, noted for its wild life. In that vicinity, Lewis Wetzel killed several Indians.
Frankford: Col. John Stuart, who came here in 1769 with McClanahan, the Renicks, and companions bought out earlier claims of William Hamilton. "The Cliffs" to the east offer one of the celebrated beauty spots of Greenbrier Valley.

94. Frankford Marker, Greenbrier County, W. Va.

IDNO:
031315
Title:
Frankford Marker, Greenbrier County, W. Va.
Date:
1952
Description:
Frankford: Col. John Stuart, who came here in 1769 with McClanahan, the Renicks, and companions bought out earlier claims of William Hamilton. "The Cliffs" to the east offer one of the celebrated beauty spots of Greenbrier Valley.
Col. John Stuart: Col John Stuart built Stuart Manor, 1789, near Fort Stuart. He was a military and civil leader and led a company in the Battle of Point Pleasant. As clerk of Greenbrier County, he left many historic records. His first office is standing.

95. Col. John Stuart Marker, Greenbrier County, W. Va.

IDNO:
031316
Title:
Col. John Stuart Marker, Greenbrier County, W. Va.
Date:
1952
Description:
Col. John Stuart: Col John Stuart built Stuart Manor, 1789, near Fort Stuart. He was a military and civil leader and led a company in the Battle of Point Pleasant. As clerk of Greenbrier County, he left many historic records. His first office is standing.
W. Va. Children's Home: Established in 1909 to give a home for orphans and for neglected children. Children are kept here until 21 years old unless a home has been found for them. Educational advantages and home training are offered.

96. W. Va. Children's Home Marker on U. S. Route 219 between Elkins and Montrose, W. Va.

IDNO:
031317
Title:
W. Va. Children's Home Marker on U. S. Route 219 between Elkins and Montrose, W. Va.
Date:
1951
Description:
W. Va. Children's Home: Established in 1909 to give a home for orphans and for neglected children. Children are kept here until 21 years old unless a home has been found for them. Educational advantages and home training are offered.