Point Pleasant in Mason County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

“Border Grays”

Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 22, 2018

1. “Border Grays” Marker

Inscription. Organized at Barboursville Sept. 18, 1862, with Captain William Gunn as commander. Served with the Guyandotte Battalion until Jan. 1863, then was assigned as Company D 8th Virginia Cavalry, CSA under Col. Albert G. Jenkins.

Erected 1965 by W. Va. Division, United Daughters of Confederacy and the West Virginia Historic Commission.

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 month for this entry is January 1863.

Location. 38° 50.552′ N, 82° 8.291′ W. Marker is in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, in Mason County. It is on 4th Street east of Main Street, in the median. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Point Pleasant WV 25550, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s Mid-Ohio Valley. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Ohio River Valley,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern 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 Viceroyalty of New France

and also the territory of the Mississippian Culture.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Historic Point Pleasant (here, next to this marker); “Legend of the Mothman” (within shouting distance of this marker); Mason County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); 330 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Lowe Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); 313 Main Street (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Point Pleasant River Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Lord Dunmore's War (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Point Pleasant.

“Border Grays” and Historic Point Pleasant Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 22, 2018

2. “Border Grays” and Historic Point Pleasant Markers

Albert G. Jenkins image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Unknown author, circa 1863

3. Albert G. Jenkins

Public Domain

Credits. This page was last revised on December 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,107 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 2, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on September 10, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.