Beckley in Raleigh County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Civil War Site

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel

1. Civil War Site Marker

Inscription. This was a staging area for Confederate troops under the command of Gen. John B. Floyd in the fall of 1861. The 23rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry set camp here on April 18, 1862.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is April 18, 1862.

Location. 37° 46.333′ N, 81° 10.402′ W. Marker is in Beckley, West Virginia, in Raleigh County. It is at the intersection of South Kanawha Street (West Virginia Route 210) and Bair Street, on the right when traveling west on South Kanawha Street. Located in front of the Jim Franklin Christian Life Center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Beckley WV 25801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s New River Gorge.

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.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Alfred Beckley / Wildwood (a few steps from this marker); The Mysterious Ferguson Rock (within shouting distance of this marker); Ferguson Rock (within shouting distance of this marker); Wildwood (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Bluestone Road (within shouting distance of this marker); Stratton High School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bill Withers (approx. 0.4 miles away); Airport Hangar and Office (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beckley.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel

2. Civil War Site Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 867 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 30, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.