Union in Monroe County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Union
Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 30, 2015
1. Union Marker
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1774.
Location. 37° 35.481′ N, 80° 32.611′ W. Marker is in Union, West Virginia, in Monroe County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 219) and North Street (West Virginia Route 3), on the left when traveling south on Main Street. It is at the town hall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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); William Porcher Miles (within shouting distance of this marker); Crook's Occupation of Union (within shouting distance of this marker); Bishop Matthew W. Clair, Sr. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chapman House (about 500 feet away); Gen. John Echols House (about 600 feet away); Union College (about 800 feet away); Union Presbyterian Church (approx. Ľ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Union.
this page online
Also see . . . A picture tour of Union and Monroe County. Scroll down (or use Ctrl-F to search) for a photograph of Elmwood. Contains many photographs of Union and its fine houses.
“ ‘Elmwood’ built in 1835 , a large brick Jeffersonian Classical Revival house built for Hugh Caperton. Hugh’s son Allen T. Caperton, served in the Confederate Senate and later in the US Senate. Elmwood and the brick barn to the rear are listed individually on the National Register of Historic Places. Since then, the house has been owned by Grover Mitchell and also home to his son Buddy Mitchell who graduated with the UHS class of 1949. The house is now owned by Chris and Anita Zollek. They are renovating the house to become a bed and breakfast with a restaurant.” (Submitted on June 3, 2015.)
Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 30, 2015
2. Union Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2015, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 479 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 3, 2015, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
