Pinch in Kanawha County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Pinch Reunion

Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 14, 2019

1. Pinch Reunion Marker

Inscription.
Oldest of its kind in nation. Founded in 1902 by William W. Wertz and other Elk River residents to raise the civic, religious and educational standards of the community. The group meets for three days every August at its home site, “Rockwood Glen.” Prominent speakers appear on programs. The Pinch schoolhouse (1865-1913) on the grounds was acquired by the Association and is now used as a community building.

Erected 1996 by West Virginia Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 38° 24.818′ N, 81° 29.139′ W. Marker is in Pinch, West Virginia, in Kanawha County. It is on North Pinch Road (County Route 47) close to Reunion Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 168 N Pinch Rd, Pinch WV 25156, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Charleston Area.

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 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Simon Kenton (approx. 2.6 miles away); Captain John Young / John Young Early Settler (approx. 4.7 miles away); W. Va. Air National Guard Memorial

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(approx. 5.3 miles away); a different marker also named Daniel Boone (approx. 7.8 miles away); Charleston's Civil War Sites (approx. 7.8 miles away); H. Bernard Wehrle, Sr. (approx. 7.8 miles away); Craik-Patton House (approx. 7.8 miles away); Donnally Monuments (approx. 8.3 miles away).

Another marker is no longer nearby. Daniel Boone (was approx. 7.8 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . Pinch Reunion. Website homepage (Submitted on January 24, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 14, 2019

2. Pinch Reunion Marker

Pinch Reunion Entrance to Rockwood Glen and the “Wigwam,” the Open-Air Theater Built in 1912 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 14, 2019

3. Pinch Reunion Entrance to Rockwood Glen and the “Wigwam,” the Open-Air Theater Built in 1912

This historical marker is behind the photographer.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 518 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 25, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.