April 6, 1745
The King of England defined the lands owned by Lord Fairfax, including all of present-day West Virginia east of the Fairfax Stone
The King of England defined the lands owned by Lord Fairfax, including all of present-day West Virginia east of the Fairfax Stone, which was erected in present-day Preston County the following year.
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