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West Virginia ~ Highland County
Potomac River Rd,
VA ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
38° 29' 41.773344",
-79° 29' 55.696668"
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Virginia State Historical Marker |
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West Virginia 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. Virginia Highland CountyArea 422 Square Miles - Formed in 1847 from Pendleton and Bath, and given its name because of its mountains. The battle of McDowell, 1862, was fought in this county.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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West Virginia ~ Highland County Virginia Map
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