Near Oceana in Wyoming County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

William Walker

Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 15, 2019

1. William Walker Marker

Inscription. Born circa 1825, Walker was an attorney in Wyoming County before the Civil War. After enlisting in the 7th WV Cavalry in 1861, he was promoted to adjutant in the state militia in 1862. He was a delegate to the constitutional convention for WV, 1861-1863. He later served as prosecuting attorney, worked to establish free schools, and taught school. Died December 23, 1899.

Erected 2016 by West Virginia Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Law Enforcement • 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 December 23, 1899.

Location. 37° 40.591′ N, 81° 36.932′ W. Marker is near Oceana, West Virginia, in Wyoming County. It is on West Virginia Route 10 1.4 miles south of Route 85, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oceana WV 24870, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Southern Coalfields.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

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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: Civil War Romance (here, next to this marker); Oceana Veterans Memorial Wall (approx. 0.9 miles away); Capt. Ralph Stewart (approx. 0.9 miles away); Duty Honor Country (approx. one mile away); American Disabled Veterans (approx. one mile away); After The Flag Is Folded (approx. one mile away); Just Cause (approx. one mile away); John Cooke (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oceana.

William Walker and Civil War Romance Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 15, 2019

2. William Walker and Civil War Romance Markers

Credits. This page was last revised on December 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 622 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 27, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.