Washington's Land

This "Poca River Tract" of

7,276 acres was acquired by

George Washington, and

surveyed by Wm. Crawford,1773.

It bordered Kanawha River, "12

miles and 227 poles".

Washington's nephew, Lawrence,

resided at Red House Shoals.

Marker is on WV-62 near CR-35/4/Little Guano.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Credits and Sources:

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