Kenova in Wayne County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Revolutionary War Soldier’s Grave

Dr. Cary Henry Hampton

Photographed By Steven Cody Straley, June 12, 2021

1. Revolutionary War Soldier's Grave Marker

Inscription. Remains of Dr. Cary Henry Hampton (1754-1840), his son, Dr. Anthony G. Hampton, and daughter-in-law Susannah, are buried in Maple Hill Cemetery. The elder Hampton was born in Buckland, VA, the son of a French and Indian War veteran. In the American Revolution, Cary was a surgeon's mate. Later, he and his wife, Elizabeth, settled in Cabell County and had ten children.

Erected 2021 by Wayne County Genealogical & Historical Society and West Virginia Archives and History.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary.

Location. 38° 21.13′ N, 82° 33.726′ W. Marker is in Kenova, West Virginia, in Wayne County. Marker is at the intersection of Docks Creek Road and Docks Creek Cemetery Road, on the right when traveling south on Docks Creek Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kenova WV 25530, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Marshall Plane Crash Site (approx. 1.7 miles away); Camp Pierpont (approx. 3.1 miles away); Ceredo - Kenova (approx. 3.9 miles away); West Virginia (Wayne County) / Kentucky (approx.

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3.9 miles away); Dreamland Pool (approx. 3.9 miles away); Here Lies James H. McCoy / Here Lies Floyd McCoy (approx. 4.1 miles away in Kentucky); Veterans Administration Hospital (approx. 4.2 miles away); Catalpa Tree (approx. 4.2 miles away in Ohio). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kenova.

Photographed By Steven Cody Straley, June 12, 2021

2. Revolutionary War Soldier's Grave Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2021, by Steven Cody Straley of Kenova, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 291 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 13, 2021, by Steven Cody Straley of Kenova, West Virginia. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.