Near Shenandoah Junction in Jefferson County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
General William Darke
(1736-1801)
In this community resided William Darke, soldier-statesman, who began his career of selfless service to our nation in the French and Indian Wars. In 1777, he was captured at Germantown, Pa., remaining imprisoned aboard ship in New York harbor for over three years. Upon his release, he raised a regiment to fight the British at Yorktown, Va. For repeated valiant service, Congress rewarded him with promotion to Brigadier General and land. A delegate to the 1788 Virginia ratification convention, he voted to adopt the Constitution. At home, he continued to serve his community in local government. General Darke attended at the Elk Branch Presbyterian Church.
Dedicated October 9, 1988, in ceremony, by the Honorable John O. Marsh, Jr., Secretary of the Army; Ms. Ann Mills Griffiths, executive director of the National League of Families; Dr. Norbert C. Peil, pastor of the Elk Branch Presbyterian Church; and Reverend Charles J. Cathcart, pastor of the New Street United Methodist Church.
Erected 1988.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, French and Indian •
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Location. 39° 21.803′ N, 77° 49.643′ W. Marker is near Shenandoah Junction, West Virginia, in Jefferson County. It is at the intersection of Flowing Springs Road (County Route 17) and County Route 17/2, on the right when traveling south on Flowing Springs Road. Located beside the Elk Branch Presbyterian Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5143 Flowing Springs Rd, Shenandoah Junction WV 25442, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and 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, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named General William Darke
Also see . . . General William Darke. Short biographical article on Wikipedia. (Submitted on February 12, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed by Craig Swain, February 9, 2008
3. General William Darke Marker
Photographed by Craig Swain, February 9, 2008
4. Elk Branch Presbyterian Church
Credits. This page was last revised on January 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,924 times since then and 34 times this year. Last updated on October 27, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 11, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3, 4. submitted on February 12, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
