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.

Marlinton Marker, Pocahontas County, W. Va.

Identifier:: 031320
Collection Number:: A&M 927, Summers Family Papers
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.
Subjects:: Historic Markers., Historical markers--West Virginia--Marlinton.
Geographic:: United States--History--French and Indian War, 1755-1763., Seneca Trail (W. Va.)
Acquisition Method:: Acquired
Medium:: print
Projects:: West Virginia History OnView