Cedar Grove in Kanawha County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Major William Morris Jr.
1746-1802
| | In honor and memory of | |
Photographed by Craig Doda, December 22, 2019
1. Major William Morris Jr. Marker
Revolutionary Soldier
Wounded at the Battle of Point Pleasant
Oct. 10th, 1774
and of his wife
1751 - Catharine Carroll - 1823
Erected 1931 by Daughters of the American Revolution, William Morris Chapter.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1774.
Location. 38° 13.058′ N, 81° 25.558′ W. Memorial is in Cedar Grove, West Virginia, in Kanawha County. It is on East Dupont Avenue (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling south. The marker is on the grounds of the Historic Little Brick Church. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Cedar Grove WV 25039, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Greater Charleston Area. 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
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Historic Church (here, next to this marker); Virginia's Chapel (here, next to this marker); In Honor and Memory of William Morris (a few steps from this marker); Cedar Grove Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); First Settlers (within shouting distance of this marker); Andrew & Charles Lewis March (within shouting distance of this marker); East Bank World War II Veterans (approx. 0.9 miles away); East Bank High School (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cedar Grove.
Also see . . . The Battle of Point Pleasant. (Submitted on January 21, 2021.)
Photographed by Craig Doda, December 22, 2019
2. Major William Morris Jr. Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 915 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 15, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
