Beckley in Raleigh County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
The Raleigh County Bank
Landmarks of West Virginia
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 16, 2020
1. The Raleigh County Bank Marker
Among these troops were two future presidents of the United States:
Rutherford B. Hayes
19th Pres. 1877-1881
William McKinley
25th Pres. 1897-1901
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil.
Location. 37° 46.661′ N, 81° 11.328′ W. Marker is in Beckley, West Virginia, in Raleigh County. It 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 at or near this postal address: 129 Main Street, 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gen. Alfred Beckley (within shouting distance of this marker); Salvation Wall (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Site (within shouting distance of this marker); The Attar Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Raleigh County (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Upper Big Branch Mine Explosion (about 300 feet away); Raleigh County World War II Memorial
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Photographed by Craig Doda, February 16, 2020
2. The Raleigh County Bank Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 16, 2020
3. The Raleigh County Bank Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 635 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 19, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
