Glenville in Gilmer County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Samuel Lewis Hays
Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 14, 2008
1. Samuel Lewis Hays Marker
Built this home in 1837 on a 1000-acre tract, and laid out the town of Glenville in 1845. As a member of the Virginia Assembly, he urged the building of the Parkersburg-Staunton Turnpike. As a Congressman, in 1842, Hays appointed Thomas Jonathan (Stonewall) Jackson as a cadet to West Point. President Buchanan named Hays as Receiver of Public Moneys, 1857–60, Sauk Rapids, Minn. Died, 1871, and was buried there.Erected 1963 by West Virginia Historic Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #15 James Buchanan, and the West Virginia Archives and History series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
Location. 38° 56.5′ N, 80° 49.15′ W. Marker is in Glenville, West Virginia, in Gilmer County. Marker is at the intersection of North Lewis Street (U.S. 33) and Factory Road (West Virginia Route 5), on the right when traveling east on North Lewis Street
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fallen Post Oak (approx. 0.8 miles away); Old Glenville Cemetery (approx. 0.8 miles away); Fort Moore (approx. 0.9 miles away); Attack on Glenville (approx. 0.9 miles away); Glenville State College Presidents (approx. 0.9 miles away); Glenville State College World War II Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); Gilmer County Poor Farm Infirmary (approx. 0.9 miles away); Glenville State Teachers College (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glenville.
Regarding Samuel Lewis Hays. Hays was born in 1794 in Harrison County—then Virginia, now West Virginia—near Clarksburg. He married Roanna Arnold in 1817 and moved to Lewis County (later Gilmer County) to pursue agriculture in 1833. Route 33 through this county is the former Parkersburg-Staunton Turnpike.
The home mentioned on the marker is no longer standing. It was located near the marker, on the site now occupied by the Rite Aid Pharmacy.
Additional commentary.
1. Samuel Lewis Hays House (old brick)
“The house no longer stands.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 14, 2008
2. Samuel Lewis Hays Marker
~Barbara 4th Great Grand Daughter.
— Submitted March 23, 2009, by James C Henderson of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania.
Photographed By Other, unknown
3. "Old Brick" Home built by Samuel Lewis Hays
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,348 times since then and 93 times this year. Last updated on April 2, 2009, by James C Henderson of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 7, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on April 2, 2009, by James C Henderson of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
