The first European known to step foot in what is now West Virginia was John Lederer, a German explorer. He traveled through the region in 1670 during his exploration of the interior of North America. Lederer's journey contributed to European knowledge of the area, which was largely inhabited by Native American tribes at the time. His explorations helped pave the way for future settlers in the region.
West Virginia area was primary hunting grounds for many native tribes. After the Beaver Wars, the Iroquois emerged as the dominant native tribe. In 1671, the first European settler, Abraham Wood, came to the West Virginia area. In 1716 Governor Alexander Spotswood explored what is now Pendleton County, followed by German settlers who founded what is now Shepherdstown.
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Lewis and Clark explored the northerly land west of the Mississippi River by foot.
The first Eurpean to set foot on Mississippi soil was Hernando de Soto.
He was the first European first viking to set foot in the new world.
He was the first European to set foot in North America.
As the first European to set foot on North America.
Ponce de Leon was the first European to set foot in Florida. He was sent as a conquistador from the Spanish empire.
Christopher Columbus is the name of the Basque ship master who is known to be the first European to see and step foot on South America.