New Martinsville in Wetzel County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Levi Morgan

Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 15, 2007

1. Levi Morgan Monument, Main Face

Inscription. 1736–1826. Pursuant to an act of the Legislature of the State of West Virginia, this monument is erected in appreciation of the services rendered and in memory of Levi Morgan, a soldier and scout of the early border warfare.

Erected 1902 by the Commission; Hon. A.B. White, Gov., Hon. Aaron Morgan, Hon. Anthony Smith, Hon. Samuel Rainheimer, Hon. W.G. Wilson, Hon. Jasper S. Kyle.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1826.

Location. 39° 38.417′ N, 80° 51.952′ W. Marker is in New Martinsville, West Virginia, in Wetzel County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Washington Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. It is in front of the courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Martinsville WV 26155, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Northern Panhandle.

It 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 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wetzel County Time Capsule (a few steps from this marker); World War II Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Adena Burial Mound (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln Theater

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Also see . . .
1. Levi Morgan, Frontiersman, Indian Fighter and Government Officer. by Pat Sheegog-Vinson and Anne Hoffpauir (Submitted on May 17, 2007.)

2. Smithsonian American Art Museum Art Inventories Catalog Entry. (Submitted on May 17, 2007.)

Levi Morgan Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 15, 2007

2. Levi Morgan Monument

Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 15, 2007

3. Levi Morgan

Carved in Barre granite holding a bronze rifle by A. Critchfield, Sculptor. Approx 6 ft. tall.

Plaque on South Face image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 15, 2007

4. Plaque on South Face

Plaque on North Face image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 15, 2007

5. Plaque on North Face

Plaque on Back (West) Face image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 15, 2007

6. Plaque on Back (West) Face

Hon. Aaron Morgan, sponsor of this monument, Mar. 5, 1832 – Sept. 30, 1916. Served four terms in House of Delegates of West Virginia from Wetzel County. A faithful public servant.

Wetzel County Courthouse and Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 15, 2007

7. Wetzel County Courthouse and Monument

Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,541 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on May 17, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.