Browns Island, River island in Weirton, West Virginia, United States
Browns Island is a river island in the Ohio River near Weirton that spans several miles in length and features both industrial development and wooded sections. The landscape combines built-up areas with natural vegetation along the waterway.
The island was documented in the 1700s when George Washington traveled through the area and recorded its location. It later took its name from Richard Brown, a Revolutionary War veteran, who received the land through a grant.
The island contains an ancient Indian burial ground and the Browns Island Petroglyph, which now lies submerged beneath the waters of the Ohio River.
The island is surrounded by water and can only be reached by boat, requiring boat access or river travel. Visitors should know that many areas are privately held and access may be restricted.
Before modern settlement, the island held spiritual meaning for Native peoples who buried their ancestors there in what is now a submerged site. The waters of the river now cover remains of this ancient past.
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