Oceana in Wyoming County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
John Cooke
Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 15, 2019
1. John Cooke Marker
First settler of Wyoming County. He was
born in London, 1752, and kidnaped and
sold to Virginia planter as an indentured
servant. He was a Revolutionary soldier,
and fought in battles of Point Pleasant,
Monmouth and Stony Point. In lieu of
army pay, he was given grant of land in
Montgomery County, Virginia, located
on “Little Laurel,” on which he and two
sons settled, 1799. He is buried here
in the Delilah Chapel graveyard.Erected 1973 by West Virginia Department of Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • 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 1752.
Location. 37° 41.346′ N, 81° 37.36′ W. Marker is in Oceana, West Virginia, in Wyoming County. Marker is on Cook Parkway (West Virginia Route 10) 0.2 miles south of Kooperston Road (Route 85), on the left when traveling west. It is next to Berlin McKinney Elementary School at the edge of Laurel
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Just Cause (here, next to this marker); After The Flag Is Folded (here, next to this marker); American Disabled Veterans (here, next to this marker); Duty Honor Country (here, next to this marker); Capt. Ralph Stewart (a few steps from this marker); Oceana Veterans Memorial Wall (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named John Cooke (approx. 0.6 miles away); Civil War Romance (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oceana.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 15, 2019
2. John Cooke Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 550 times since then and 150 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 27, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
