Keyser in Mineral County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Historical Marker near Post Office

Keyser Historical Walking Trail

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 12, 2020

1. Historical Marker near Post Office Marker

Inscription. Explains Keyser changed hands 14 times during the Civil War (although the South only held it once for a period of 5 hours in 1864). The other side explains it was a training and staging area for Averill's Rangers, with troops deployed from here.

Erected by The City of Keyser, West Virginia. (Marker Number 14.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia, The City of Keyser series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.

Location. 39° 26.37′ N, 78° 58.599′ W. Marker is in Keyser, West Virginia, in Mineral County. It is on West Piedmont Street (Route 46) just west of School Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 32 N Davis St, Keyser WV 26726, 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 Hemisphere,

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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 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Keyser / Averell’s Raid (here, next to this marker); Armstrong Mansion (a few steps from this marker); Former Keyser High School (a few steps from this marker); The Ed Kelley Memorial Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Jonah Edward Kelley (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Keyser.

Other markers no longer nearby. Kelley Memorial Plaza (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); World War II (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); D-Day (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Key Terrain (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The First Battle of Kesternich (was within shouting distance of this marker

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 12, 2020

2. Historical Marker near Post Office Marker

but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Battle of the Bulge (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Regaining the Initiative (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Medal of Honor (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Battle for Kesternich (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Aftermath of Kesternich / Germans Retreat (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Bridge at Remagen (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Additional commentary.
1. About this historical marker
This historical marker has the rare distinction of being about another historical marker.

— Submitted July 14, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 325 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 14, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.