West Virginia State Flag

West Virginia State Flag 

West Virginia Statistics

Markers: 907
..with maps 203
..with pictures 231

Newest West Virginia Markers

Home arrow West Virginia arrow Monongalia County arrow Pennsylvania WV893
Pennsylvania WV893 Print E-mail
Marker Image

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.
West Virginia Historical Commission
US 119 at the Pennsylvania state line Monongalia County West Virginia
Comments (0)add
Show/Hide comment formtoggle


Write the displayed characters

busy



Click here to get driving directions to this marker
 
< Prev   Next >