Romney in Hampshire County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Mt. Pisgah Benevolence Cemetery

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 28, 2020

1. Mt. Pisgah Benevolence Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Mt. Pisgah Benevolence Cemetery, since the 1800's, has been land for cemetery burial for black slaves, men who served in the Armed Forces, a governess who served for 25 years for the late Governor John Cornwell, two brothers who were barbers, members of Mt. Pisgah Methodist Church, and burial plots for black families down through the years.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Industry & Commerce • Military • Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 39° 20.506′ N, 78° 46.014′ W. Marker is in Romney, West Virginia, in Hampshire County. It is on Northwestern Turnpike (U.S. 50) just west of West Gravel Lane, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Romney WV 26757, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Eastern Panhandle.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western

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Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Indian Mound (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Pearsall 1754 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Confederate Memorial (about 500 feet away); Indian Mound Cemetery (about 600 feet away); W.VA.'s Oldest Public Office Building (approx. half a mile away); Romney's Oldest House (approx. half a mile away); Taggart-Hall House (approx. half a mile away); Romney in Union Hands (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Romney.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 28, 2020

2. Mt. Pisgah Benevolence Cemetery Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 328 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 29, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.