Beckley in Raleigh County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Beckley

Photographed By Byron Hooks, September 28, 2012

1. Beckley Marker

Inscription. Created Apr. 4, 1838. Named for John Beckley, clerk of the House of Representatives in terms of Washington, Adams, and Jefferson. General Alfred Beckley, his son, had home, "Park Place", later known as "Wildwood", built here in 1835.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 4, 1855.

Location. 37° 46.645′ N, 81° 11.39′ W. Marker is in Beckley, West Virginia, in Raleigh County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and North Herbert Street on Main Street. This marker is located at the Raleigh County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 215 Main Street, Beckley WV 25801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Eccles Mine Explosions (here, next to this marker); Raleigh County World War II Memorial (here, next to this marker); Raleigh County (a few steps from this marker); Upper Big Branch Mine Explosion (a few steps from this marker); Citizens Hall Of Fame (a few steps from this marker); Flame Of Freedom (within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Attar Center (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beckley.

Photographed By Byron Hooks, September 28, 2012

2. Beckley Marker

Wildwood (1836) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By PaulwC3, August 23, 2014

3. Wildwood (1836)

Raleigh County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Byron Hooks, September 28, 2012

4. Raleigh County Courthouse

Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2012, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 598 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 10, 2012, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 3. submitted on September 7, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. 4. submitted on November 10, 2012, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.