Huntington in Cabell County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

John Hunt Oley

Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 23, 2021

1. John Hunt Oley Marker

Inscription. Born 1830 in Utica, NY, Oley was in that state's National Guard and came to western Virginia in 1861 to drill Union troops. He rose to rank of brevet brigadier general by war's end. In 1871 Oley settled in Huntington and worked as land agent for Collis P. Huntington. Helped form Trinity Episcopal and was city recorder and treasurer until his death on March 11, 1888.

Erected 2016 by West Virginia Archives & History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Religion & Religious Structures • 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 1830.

Location. 38° 25.427′ N, 82° 26.459′ W. Marker is in Huntington, West Virginia, in Cabell County. It is at the intersection of 11th Street and Veterans Memorial Boulevard (U.S. 60), on the left when traveling south on 11th Street. The marker is located in Heritage Village. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210 11th St, Huntington WV 25701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in West Virginia’s Kyova Tri-State Region

and in the Mid-Ohio Valley. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Ohio River Valley,

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 Viceroyalty of New France

and also the territory of the Mississippian Culture.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Elk River Coal & Lumber Company #10 Steam Locomotive (a few steps from this marker); “Diamond Teeth” Mary McClain (a few steps from this marker); B&O Railroad Depot / Heritage Village (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Clinchfield Railroad (approx. 0.2 miles away); Heisler Steam Engine (approx. 0.2 miles away); Frank "Gunner" Gatski Memorial Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sixth Street Bridge Spire (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntington.

Also see . . . Brevet Brigadier General John Hunt Oley.

John Hunt Oley Marker at Heritage Village image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 23, 2021

2. John Hunt Oley Marker at Heritage Village

Excerpt:

Union Gen. John H. Oley, who established Huntington’s school system and is considered the father of public education in the city of Huntington.

(Submitted on July 28, 2021.)

Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 23, 2021

3. John Hunt Oley Marker

John Hunt Oley (1832-1888) image. Click for full size.

Public domain image via the Huntington Herald-Dispatch

4. John Hunt Oley (1832-1888)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 425 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 28, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.