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

Revolutionary War Soldier’s Grave

Hezekiah Adkins

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

1. Revolutionary War Soldier’s Grave Marker

Inscription. Hezekiah Adkins (1759-1842) and his wife Mary Levon (1768- 1855) buried nearby. He served under Captain John Lucas as a private in Montgomery County militia. Claimed service on New River against Native Americans and in guarding wagons of lead from Virginia mines. Settled near Bowens Creek circa 1810.

Erected 2009 by Wayne County Historical & Genealogical Society, and West Virginia Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1810.

Location. 38° 18.433′ N, 82° 18.499′ W. Marker is in Winslow, West Virginia, in Wayne County. Marker is on Beech Fork Road (Local Route 17/8) just west of Grassy Lick Rd (Local Route 13/4), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6662 Grassy Lick Rd, Barboursville WV 25504, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Salt Rock (approx. 4.6 miles away); The Flame Of Freedom (approx. 7 miles away); Buffalo Bill (approx. 7.1 miles away); Old Toll House (approx.

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7.1 miles away); D.A.R. Toll House Museum (approx. 7.1 miles away); 1854 (approx. 7.1 miles away); 1870 (approx. 7.1 miles away); 1909 (approx. 7.1 miles away).

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

2. Revolutionary War Soldier’s Grave Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 314 times since then and 81 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 30, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.