February 25, 1842
Joint resolution directs a road survey from Morgantown through Kingwood to the Northwestern Turnpike
The Virginia General Assembly adopted a joint resolution directing the Board of Public Works to survey a road from Morgantown, to Kingwood in Preston County, to intersect the Northwestern Turnpike at or near the German Settlement in Preston County.
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