Beverly in Randolph County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Bushrod Crawford Building
While in Beverly in July of 1861, General McClellan made his headquarters here. The telegraph office was moved to this building from the home of Bushrod's brother, Adam Crawford. Federal troops remained in Beverly throughout the war, and continued to use this building for a headquarters.
"We have annihilated the enemy in Western Virginia ... Our success is complete and secession is killed in this country."
General George B. McClellan
Telegram from Beverly, July 14, 1861
The 6 bay two-story building has a front facing ell which was the store wing. A two-story four-bay porch with lattice and square posts crosses the front. The traditional entrance door is divided wood with flat-headed transom and divided sidelights. The building once had 9/6 windows and an entrance door for the store onto the sidewalk where the west front window is now placed.
Erected by Staunton Parkersburg Turnpike and Historic Beverly, W.Va. (Marker Number 29.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1861.
Location. 38° 50.431′ N, 79° 52.495′ W. Marker is in Beverly, West Virginia, in Randolph County. Marker is at the intersection of Court Street and Walnut Street, on the right when traveling east on Court Street. Located at stop 29 on the tour of Historic Beverly. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Beverly WV 26253, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hill Building (a few steps from this marker); Randolph Co. Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); 1841 County Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Beverly Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Beverly Public Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Randolph County Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Foyles & Family (within shouting distance of this marker); Beverly (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beverly.
Also see . . . The Crawford House. Page from the Historic Beverly web site. (Submitted on November 18, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2009. This page has been viewed 902 times since then and 23 times this year. Last updated on October 31, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 18, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.