Search Results
- IDNO:
- 030878
- Title:
- Mingo Flats Historic Marker on U. S. Route 219 at Valley Head, Randolph County, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1952
- Description:
- "Mingo Flats--Named for the Mingo Indians who had a village here. This tribe was a branch of the Iroquois. The Seneca Indian Trail passes this point. On Valley Mountain in 1861. Gen. Robert E. Lee camped while campaigning in this valley."
- IDNO:
- 031320
- Title:
- Marlinton Marker, Pocahontas County, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1952
- Description:
- Marlinton: The old Seneca Indian Trail from New York, to Georgia may be seen at this point. During the French and Indian War, 18 settlers lost lives in vicinity. During Indian raids in 1779, 13 were killed and many were taken captive.
- IDNO:
- 031369
- Title:
- Historic Marker in Elkins, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1951
- Description:
- 'Named for Senator Stephen B. Elkins. Home of Senator Henry G. Davis. Headquarters for the Monongahela National Forest. Near site of Friend's Fort, built in 1772. Old Seneca Indian Trail crosses the campus of Davis and Elkins College.'
