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

Early Graves

Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 28, 2018

1. Early Graves Marker

Inscription. In Point Pleasant Cemetery are graves of John Roush and John Roseberry, Revolutionary War soldiers, Major Andres Waggener, hero of Craney Island in the War of 1812, and others who were prominent in early history.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War of 1812 • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.

Location. 38° 50.853′ N, 82° 8.183′ W. Marker is in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, in Mason County. It is at the intersection of Viand Street (West Virginia Route 62) and 9th Street, on the right when traveling north on Viand Street. At the cemetery. 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: Rev. Francis Dutton (a few steps from this marker); Pioneer Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Jesse Bennett (within shouting distance of this marker); 915 Viand Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 902 Main Street (about 300 feet away); 906 Main Street (about 300 feet away); 903 Main Street (about 400 feet away); 803 Main Street (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Point Pleasant.

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Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 28, 2018

2. Early Graves Marker

Soldiers of the American Revolution image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 28, 2018

3. Soldiers of the American Revolution

John Roseberry, John Roush and Unknown Soldiers. Erected by Col. Chas. Lewis, Chap. N.S.D.A.R., November 11, 1946.

Major Andrew Waggener gravesite image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, July 12, 2022

4. Major Andrew Waggener gravesite

Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 798 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 16, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4. submitted on November 27, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.