Beckley in Raleigh County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Gen. Alfred Beckley
Gen. Alfred Beckley
By the citizens of Raleigh County
Sponsored by
Capt. James Allen Chapter
D.A.R.
To commemorate the founder and the Centennial of Beckley
1838 - 1938
Erected by James Allen Chapter D.A.R.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant day of the year for for this entry is May 31.
Location. 37° 46.657′ N, 81° 11.349′ W. Marker is in Beckley, West Virginia, in Raleigh County. Memorial is at the intersection of Main Street and North Fayette Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Beckley WV 25801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Salvation Wall (a few steps from this marker); Civil War Site (a few steps from this marker); The Attar Center (a few steps from this marker); The Raleigh County Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Raleigh County (within shouting distance of this marker); Upper Big Branch Mine Explosion (within shouting distance of this marker); Raleigh County World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Eccles Mine Explosions (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beckley.
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 117 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 30, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.