Fairmont in Marion County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Francis H. Pierpont

Photographed By Bradley Owen, June 7, 2021

1. Francis H. Pierpont Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Born 1814, Francis Pierpont was a respected lawyer and supporter of the Union. Delegate in 1861 to the Wheeling conventions, he became governor of Restored Virginia and aided efforts to form a new state. Postwar, he oversaw the rebuilding of a Union-backed state government in Richmond. For his role in WV statehood. Pierpont is remembered as the "Father of West Virginia."

Erected 2017 by West Virginia Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • 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 1814.

Location. 39° 29.05′ N, 80° 8.68′ W. Marker is in Fairmont, West Virginia, in Marion County. Marker is on Adams Street (U.S. 19/250) just east of Cleveland Avenue (U.S. 19/250), on the right when traveling west. The marker stands across the street from the Marion County Chamber of Commerce. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 112 Adams St, Fairmont WV 26554, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, June 7, 2021

2. Francis H. Pierpont Marker

Julia Robertson Pierpont marker is visible in the distance.

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Julia Robertson Pierpont (a few steps from this marker); The Colonel George S. "Spanky" Roberts, USAF Memorial Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Sheriff's House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Original Dunbar School (about 400 feet away); Boaz Fleming (about 400 feet away); Marion County Courthouse (about 500 feet away); Fairmont (about 500 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairmont.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 11, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.