Beckley in Raleigh County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Alfred Beckley
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Wildwood
Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 15, 2019
1. Alfred Beckley side of marker
Alfred Beckley. Born May 26, 1802. Beckley was a graduate of West Point and served in the army 13 years before moving to present-day Raleigh County in 1836. He pushed formation of the county and named its seat after his father. Made brigadier general of state militia in 1849, he briefly led the militia under Confederate rule before surrendering. Beckley died at Wildwood on May 26, 1888.
Built by John Lilly, Sr. in 1835-36 and remodeled in 1874, it was home to Alfred Beckley and Amelia Neville Craig. Son of John Beckley, first clerk of the US House of Representatives. Alfred founded Beckley and wrote the bill forming Raleigh County. In 1971, the house was listed on National Register of Historic Places, and later opened as a House Museum in 1986.
Erected 2016 by West Virginia Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 26, 1802.
Location. 37° 46.324′ N, 81° 10.401′ W. Marker is in Beckley, West Virginia, in Raleigh County. It is on South Kanawha Street (West
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Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s New River Gorge. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, 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 territory of the Mississippian Culture.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Mysterious Ferguson Rock (a few steps from this marker); Civil War Site (a few steps from this marker); Ferguson Rock (within shouting distance of this marker); Wildwood (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Bluestone Road (within shouting distance of this marker); Stratton High School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bill Withers (approx. 0.4 miles away); Airport Hangar and Office (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beckley.
Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 15, 2019
2. Wildwood side of marker
Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 15, 2019
3. Alfred Beckley / Wildwood Marker
Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 15, 2019
4. Wildwood
Credits. This page was last revised on August 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 505 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 22, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
