Charleston in Kanawha County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
The Ruffners
Erected 1964 by West Virginia Historic Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1815.
Location. 38° 20.262′ N, 81° 37.224′ W. Marker is in Charleston, West Virginia, in Kanawha County. Marker is on Kanawha Boulevard, 0.1 miles west of Elizabeth Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charleston WV 25311, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kanawha Riflemen (a few steps from this marker); Slavery in West Virginia (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); 45th US Colored Infantry (approx. 0.2 miles away); The 35th Star (approx. ¼ mile away); State Capitol (approx. ¼ mile away); Executive Mansion (approx. 0.3 miles away); Limestone • Sandstone • Silica (approx. 0.3 miles away); Coal (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.
More about this marker. Marker is across the street from a park that contains the graves.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,228 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 5, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 6. submitted on October 6, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.