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

Armstrong Mansion

Keyser Historical Walking Trail

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

1. Armstrong Mansion Marker

Inscription. Armstrong Mansion (also known as the Davis Mansion). The Armstrong family left Keyser because of Southern ties. This home was used by the Union Army during the Civil War. It was later sold to Thomas Davis. Two of Keyser's streets were named for these families.

Erected by The City of Keyser, West Virginia. (Marker Number 15.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia, The City of Keyser series list.

Location. 39° 26.374′ N, 78° 58.603′ W. Marker is in Keyser, West Virginia, in Mineral County. It is at the intersection of West Piedmont Street (West Virginia Route 46) and North Davis Street, on the right when traveling east on West Piedmont Street. 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

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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 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Former Keyser High School (here, next to this marker); Historical Marker near Post Office (a few steps from this marker); Keyser / Averell’s Raid (a few steps from this marker); The Ed Kelley Memorial Plaza (a few steps from 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 a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); World War II (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); D-Day (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Key Terrain (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The First Battle of Kesternich (was a few

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

2. Armstrong Mansion Marker

steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Battle of the Bulge (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Regaining the Initiative (was a few steps from 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).

Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 802 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 14, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.