Union in Monroe County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

William Porcher Miles

Photographed By Don Morfe, August 6, 2012

1. William Porcher Miles Marker

Inscription. In Green Hill Cemetery is the grave of William Porcher Miles, who was a Congressman from SC, a signer of the SC Ordinance of Secession and a member of the Confederate Congress. During the Civil War he served on the staff of General PGT Beauregard where he helped to negotiate surrender of Fort Sumter and was designer of the Confederate Battle Flag.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list.

Location. 37° 35.466′ N, 80° 32.604′ W. Marker is in Union, West Virginia, in Monroe County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Nota Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Located on the grounds of the Monroe County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 350 Main Street, Union WV 24983, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. General John Echols (a few steps from this marker); Crook's Occupation of Union (a few steps from this marker); Union (within shouting distance of this marker); Bishop Matthew W. Clair, Sr. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chapman House (about 400 feet away); Gen. John Echols House

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(about 600 feet away); Union College (about 700 feet away); Union Presbyterian Church (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Union.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 30, 2015

2. William Porcher Miles Marker

Photographed By Don Morfe, August 6, 2012

3. William Porcher Miles Marker

Grave marker for William P Miles located in Green Hill Cemetery. GPS Coordinates for the grave are 37.5935N 80.5354W

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 670 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 7, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 2. submitted on June 3, 2015, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on September 7, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.