Leivasy in Nicholas County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Leivasy

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 20, 2018

1. Leivasy Marker

Inscription.

The village of Leivasy, formerly known as Meadowvale, was established with post office and general store Oct. 3, 1879. Valentine Leivasy was the first postmaster and merchant. Surnames of early settlers include Bennett, Callison, Davis, Journelle, McClung, McCutcheon, Nicholas, Odell, Pittsenberger, White and Williams. A centennial celebration held Oct. 6, 1979, drew an estimated 4000 people.

Erected by West Virginia Archives & History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.

Location. 38° 9.618′ N, 80° 41.455′ W. Marker is in Leivasy, West Virginia, in Nicholas County. It is on West Virginia Route 20, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Leivasy WV 26676, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the New River Gorge

and in Greater Charleston Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and

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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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Miracle at Hominy Falls (approx. half a mile away); Nicholas County / Greenbrier County (approx. 5½ miles away); Coal Miners Memorial & Heritage Park (approx. 7.1 miles away); Coal Miners Memorial (approx. 7.2 miles away); Hawks Nest Tunnel Disaster Workers Grave Site (approx. 10 miles away); Hughes Ferry / Bridge (approx. 10.1 miles away); Hawks Nest Workers Memorial and Grave Site (approx. 10.2 miles away); Crupperneck Bend (approx. 10.2 miles away).

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 20, 2018

2. Leivasy Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,228 times since then and 118 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 19, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.