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

Peterstown

Photographed By Roger Miller, October 14, 2016

1. Peterstown Marker

Inscription. Founded by Christian Peters who settled two miles east in 1784. Established as town in 1804. Peters served as expert rifleman in Revolutionary War. Giles, Fayette and Kanawha Turnpike, notable north-south route, linked town in 1830's.

Erected 2002 by West Virginia Division of Archives & History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1804.

Location. 37° 23.824′ N, 80° 47.932′ W. Marker is in Peterstown, West Virginia, in Monroe County. Marker is on Market St. (U.S. 219) just east of Water Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Peterstown WV 24963, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Home of the Jones Diamond (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); West Virginia (Monroe County) / Monroe County (about 600 feet away); Giles County / West Virginia (about 800 feet away in Virginia); New River (approx. 2.2 miles away in Virginia); Woods’ Fort (approx. 3½ miles away); West Virginia / Giles County Virginia (approx.

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4.3 miles away in Virginia); Narrows (approx. 4½ miles away in Virginia); First Court of Giles County (approx. 4.8 miles away in Virginia). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Peterstown.

Photographed By Roger Miller, October 14, 2016

2. Peterstown Marker

Photographed By Roger Miller, October 14, 2016

3. Peterstown Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 18, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2016, by Roger Miller of Pulaski, Virginia. This page has been viewed 449 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 18, 2016, by Roger Miller of Pulaski, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.