Near Sistersville in Wetzel County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Van Camp

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, March 19, 2017

1. Van Camp Marker

Inscription. Village settled early 1800s, named for pioneer Steven(1793-1873) and family in 1840s. John and Margaret Van Camp gave land for Methodist E. Church, 1879; services held into 1940s; cemetery dates to 1851; site for school, ca. 1870-1920, given by family; post office & general store served the community. Clarksburg Northern Railroad provided access to village until early 20th century.

Erected 2001 by West Virginia Division of Archives & History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.

Location. 39° 35.442′ N, 80° 53.363′ W. Marker is near Sistersville, West Virginia, in Wetzel County. It is on West Virginia Route 180 0.3 miles south of Old Alt 18, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sistersville WV 26175, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Northern Panhandle.

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is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Ohio River Valley,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Sardis Historic Town Pump (approx. 2½ miles away in Ohio); Adena Burial Mound (approx. 3.6 miles away); Levi Morgan (approx. 3.7 miles away); Wetzel County Time Capsule (approx. 3.7 miles away); James G. West (approx. 3.7 miles away); World War II Cannon (approx. 3.7 miles away); Civil War Memorial (approx. 3.7 miles away); New Martinsville (approx. 3.7 miles away).

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, March 19, 2017

2. Van Camp Marker

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, March 19, 2017

3. Van Camp Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2017, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 938 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 19, 2017, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.