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The “Poca River Tract” of 7,276 acres was acquired by George Washington and surveyed by Wm. Crawford in 1773. It bordered the Kanawha River for “12 miles and 227 poles.” Washington’s nephew, Lawrence, resided at Red House Shoals.
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