Petersburg in Grant County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Petersburg
Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 15, 2008
1. Petersburg Marker
Settled about 1745. Near by was Fort George, Indian fort. Federal trenches overlooked the town in 1863 and 1864. Here is grave of Rev. W. N. Scott, pioneer preacher, who built churches at Old Fields, Moorefield, and Petersburg.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1745.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 38° 59.567′ N, 79° 7.26′ W. Marker was in Petersburg, West Virginia, in Grant County. It was on Virginia Avenue (West Virginia Route 55) east of Main Street (U.S. 220), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 115 Virginia Ave, Petersburg WV 26847, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in the Eastern Panhandle. It was also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it was in North America,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: Fort Mulligan (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tannery in Petersburg, WV (within shouting distance of this marker); Maple Hill Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); War in Grant County (approx. 0.6 miles away); Fairfax Line (approx. one mile away); A Strategic Location (approx. 1.1 miles away); a different marker also named Fort Mulligan (approx. 1.1 miles away); Civil War Cannons (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Petersburg.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Fort Mulligan (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . . Old Courthouse - National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form. West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History website entry (Submitted on October 12, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 15, 2008
2. Petersburg Marker at the Old Courthouse
Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 15, 2008
3. World War Memorial In Front of Courthouse
1927 limestone statue is approx. 5 foot 10 inches tall on a 5 foot base. Brass tablet reads, “Dedicated to the men of Grant County who gave their lives in the service of their country during the World War. — John Aronhalt, Clarence A. Blackburn, Rufus Blair, Carl B. Davis, Seaton S. Elliott, Alva Harris, Charles L. Harvey, Clyde O. Iman, Marvin G. Jones, William O. Kesner, John H. Kimble, Frank Kitzmiller, William H. Mason, Roy E. Michael, Elburn W. Mongold, William Neel, Harry G. Riggleman, John G. Roby, Otis F. Rohrbaugh, Olin L. Shillingburg, Tony W. Shillingburg, Lafayette C. Smith, Lee R. Strawderman, George H. Timmerman.”
Photographed by Shane Oliver, August 1, 2020
4. Petersburg Marker
The marker has been broken off from its pole.
Photographed by Craig Swain, October 11, 2009
5. The Old Grant County Courthouse
Photographed by Craig Swain, October 11, 2009
6. National Register Plaque
The old courthouse is on the National Register.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,808 times since then and 53 times this year. Last updated on December 17, 2020, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 17, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4. submitted on December 17, 2020, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 5, 6. submitted on October 12, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
