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

Beehive Inn

1828 until flood in late 1800's

— Possibly an Underground Railroad Site —

Beehive Inn Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Stephen R. Myers, July 2006

1. Beehive Inn Marker

Inscription. Ephraim Bee and his wife Catherine's inn served stages from the Northwest Turnpike. J.H. Diss Debar, W.V. State Seal designer said seeing all the children playing about, he had never dined in a Bee Hive before. Thereafter it was the Bee Hive Inn.

In 1845 Ephraim founded the Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampsus Vitus here. As founder he took the title of Noble Grand Gyascutis. E Clampsus Vitus spread through out the U.S.A. especially the booming California Gold Rush area. It still thrives here and in the western U.S. as an Historical Society with 100,000 plus members.

Dedicated May 8, 2005. C.Y. 6010 The Western Brothers of The Ancient and Honorable Order Of E Clampus Vitus and the W.V. Vipers Credo Quia Absurdum

Erected 2005 by The Western Brothers of The Ancient and Honorable Order Of E Clampus Vitus and the W.V. Vipers.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 8, 2005.

Location. 39° 17.452′ N, 80° 46.256′ W. Marker is in West Union, West Virginia, in Doddridge County. Marker is on North Bend Rail Trail. Marker is on the Rail Trail just NW of sports field on SR 18 going into West Union. This is a walking trail and permission was obtained by West Virginia Parks and Recreation. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Union WV 26456, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8

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other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Chapman J. Stuart (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lathrop Russell Charter House (approx. ¼ mile away); Skirmish at West Union / West Union (approx. 0.3 miles away); Doddridge County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Central Station Bridge (approx. 2.7 miles away); Ephraim Bee (approx. 3.8 miles away); Matthew M. Neely (approx. 6.9 miles away); Doddridge County / Ritchie County (approx. 7½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Union.

Additional commentary.
1. Efraim Bee
Efraim Bee is my Great-great grandfather.

— Submitted October 31, 2012, by Betsy Gibbons of Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Photographed By Stephen R. Myers, May 2005

2. Beehive Inn Marker

Beehive Inn Marker and a Trio of Clampers at the Dedication image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Stephen R. Myers

3. Beehive Inn Marker and a Trio of Clampers at the Dedication

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2010, by Stephen R. Myers of Dublin, California. This page has been viewed 2,983 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 10, 2010, by Stephen R. Myers of Dublin, California. 3. submitted on June 11, 2010, by Stephen R. Myers of Dublin, California. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.