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West Virginia Timeline - Record Detail
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October 17, 1746 |
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Item Details: |
Record Id:
37 |
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Description: |
The Fairfax Stone was placed at the headwaters of the North Branch of the Potomac River in present-day Preston County to mark the boundary of the lands of Thomas Fairfax. |
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Source: |
Clagg, West Virginia Historical Almanac, p. 127. |
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See Also: |
Colonial. Exploration. Settlement. |
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