Franklin in Pendleton County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Franklin

Photographed By Craig Swain, July 10, 2010

1. Franklin Marker

Inscription. Settled, 1769. Named for its founder, Francis Evick. John Van Meter first reached the South Branch, 1725. Roger Dyer and others came in 1745. Site of Federal camp of Gen. John C. Fremont, 1862, on way to attack "Stonewall" Jackson.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1769.

Location. 38° 38.505′ N, 79° 19.884′ W. Marker is in Franklin, West Virginia, in Pendleton County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 220) and Walnut Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Located in front of the Pendleton County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 South Main Street, Franklin WV 26807, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Pendleton County Court House (here, next to this marker); Pendleton County World War I Memorial (a few steps from this marker); William McCoy House (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Soldiers Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); McCoy House (within shouting distance of this marker); Franklin High School Cupola

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(approx. ¾ mile away); Devonian Shale (approx. 1.6 miles away); Jackson's Prayer Service (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.

Photographed By Craig Swain, July 10, 2010

2. Franklin Marker

Pendleton County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, July 10, 2010

3. Pendleton County Courthouse

Photographed By Craig Swain, July 10, 2010

4. McCoy House

The McCoy house across the street is on the National Register of Historic Places. Fremont used this house as his headquarters.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 998 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 16, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.