Point Pleasant in Mason County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Chief Cornstalk
1727–1777
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Native Americans • Peace • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1539.
Location. 38° 50.384′ N, 82° 8.458′ W. Marker is in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, in Mason County. Marker is on Main Street, 0 miles west of 1st Street, on the right when traveling south. This historical marker is just one of several historical markers that are situated at the Point Pleasant Battlefield State Park, in downtown Point Pleasant, West Virginia. The park itself is located on the east side of the Kanawha River at the point of its confluence with the Ohio River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Point Pleasant WV 25550, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Water Panther Stone (a few steps from this marker); Ann Bailey (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel Andrew Lewis (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mansion House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Battle of Point Pleasant (within shouting distance of this marker); Point Pleasant Battle / War of 1812 (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Mansion House (within shouting distance of this marker); Liberty Tree (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Point Pleasant.
Also see . . .
1. Hokolesqua, Also known as Cornstalk. This link is published and made available by, "Ohio History Central," an online encyclopedia of Ohio History. (Submitted on July 13, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
2. Lord Dunmore's War. This link is published and made available by, "Ohio History Central," an online encyclopedia of Ohio History. (Submitted on July 13, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 3,576 times since then and 205 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 26, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 13, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 5, 6. submitted on January 5, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.