“Clarksburg, December 16, 1811”
Date
12-21-1811
Newspaper
Western Spectator
Page and Column
Page 3, Column 1
Newspaper Location
Marietta Ohio
Serial Number
1283
Abstract
Felt report for the December 16, 1811 earthquake from Charleston, West Virginia. Notes that it was a “very severe shock “ and that the time of the quake was 2:30 am(local time)
Transcript
CLARKSBURG, DECEMBER 16, 1811 A very severe shock of an EARTHQUAKE was sensibly felt in this place about half past 2 o'clock this morning. Byestander.
Recommended Citation
"“Clarksburg, December 16, 1811”" (1811). New Madrid Compendium Far-Field Database. 1219.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/cas-ceri-new-madrid-compendium/1219
