Summersville in Nicholas County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
In Memory of
Deputy William G. "Billy" Giacomo
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel
1. In Memory of Marker
End of Watch: September 11, 2000
Of the Nicholas County Sheriff's Department, whose life was given in the service of his community, county, and state. His sacrifice was made to ensure that we could live our lives in peace and safety.
Though the hearts and lives this officer touched and the fellow officers who now serve, this hero lives on.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9
Unit 219
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Heroes.
Location. 38° 16.851′ N, 80° 51.067′ W. Marker is in Summersville, West Virginia, in Nicholas County. It can be reached from West Virginia 41. Located at the Nicholas County Sheriff's Office. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 700 Main Street, Summersville WV 26651, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the New River Gorge and 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 walking distance of this marker: Nancy Hart (here, next to this marker); Last Victims of Indian Treachery in W. Va. (a few steps from this marker); Nicholas County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Nancy Hart's Capture (a few steps from this marker); The George C. Bell Post No. 6106 Veterans Memorial
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. Nancy Hart (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . .
1. Deputy Sheriff William G. Giacomo. Officer Down Memorial Page (Submitted on December 1, 2019, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. Memorial unveiled for fallen Nicholas deputy. The Register-Herald (Submitted on December 1, 2019, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
3. William Grant Giacomo at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on December 1, 2019, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel
2. In Memory of Marker
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel
3. In Memory of Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 1, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2019, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 381 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 1, 2019, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
