Fairlea in Greenbrier County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
The Hanging of David Creigh
Photographed By Roger Miller, November 12, 2017
1. The hanging of David Creigh Marker
In November 1863, David S. Creigh, a well-known southern sympathizer, found a Union soldier ransacking his home and harassing his wife. In the ensuing fight, Creigh killed the man, then hid the body. Later arrested, Creigh was tried and, on June 10, 1864, hanged. His home, Montescena, was to be burned, but it survived the war and was listed on the National Register in 1975.Erected 2016 by West Virginia Archives & History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 10, 1864.
Location. 37° 45.943′ N, 80° 27.978′ W. Marker is in Fairlea, West Virginia, in Greenbrier County. Marker is on Seneca Trail (U.S. 219) north of Red Oaks Farm Lane, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8442 Seneca Trail, Fairlea WV 24902, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Ronceverte (approx. 1.3 miles away); Bread Tradition (approx. 1.3 miles
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Photographed By Roger Miller, November 12, 2017
2. The hanging of David Creigh Marker
Photographed By Roger Miller, November 12, 2017
3. The hanging of David Creigh Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2017. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2017, by Roger Miller of Pulaski, Virginia. This page has been viewed 529 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 13, 2017, by Roger Miller of Pulaski, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
