Branchland in Lincoln County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

John L. Chapman Family Cemetery

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

1. John L. Chapman Family Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Several descendants of the Chapman family are buried here, as are some veterans. One of those interred is Captain John Chapman (34th VA Cav, CSA) who was wounded several times — once at Gettysburg — and who led troops in a skirmish at the Curry Farm in 1864. He died in 1886. His mother, Julia McComas Chapman, was the first white inhabitant born in present-day Lincoln County.

Erected 2019 by West Virginia Archives & History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • 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 1864.

Location. 38° 13.792′ N, 82° 12.243′ W. Marker is in Branchland, West Virginia, in Lincoln County. It is on McClellan Highway (West Virginia Route 10) just south of Reubens Branch Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4949 McClellan Hwy, Branchland WV 25506, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Charleston Area.

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 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Lincoln County Primary Care Center, Inc. (approx. 5.6 miles away); Skirmish at the Curry Farm (approx. 6.2 miles away); Hamlin (approx.

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6.2 miles away); Lincoln County World War I Monument (approx. 6.3 miles away); Lincoln County Veterans Memorial (approx. 6.4 miles away); Brigadier General Charles E. "Chuck" Yeager (approx. 6½ miles away); a different marker also named Hamlin (approx. 6.7 miles away); Revolutionary War Soldier’s Grave (approx. 7.8 miles away).

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

2. John L. Chapman Family Cemetery Marker

John L. Chapman Family Cemetery image. Click for full size.

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

3. John L. Chapman Family Cemetery

It is directly across the road from the marker, but only practically accessible only through private property.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 751 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 30, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.