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

Milton J. Ferguson

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

1. Milton J. Ferguson Marker

Inscription. An attorney born in Wayne County (1833), Ferguson was colonel of the 167th VA Militia when war began in 1861. Captured in July, he formed a Confederate cavalry company upon release and became colonel of the 16th VA Cavalry. He was captured in 1864, released, and returned to duty. Postwar, Ferguson moved to Kentucky where he served as a circuit judge until his death in 1881.

Erected 2016 by West Virginia Archives & History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: 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 1861.

Location. 38° 13.273′ N, 82° 26.579′ W. Marker is in Wayne, West Virginia, in Wayne County. Marker is at the intersection of Cleveland Street (West Virginia Route 152) and North Court Street, on the left when traveling south on Cleveland Street. It is on the northwest corner of the courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 700 Hendricks St, Wayne WV 25570, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wayne County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); World War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Wayne Was Home to Two Confederate Colonels (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Wayne (within shouting distance of this marker); Hendricks Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Cool Hand Luke (within shouting distance of this marker); Amanda Smith (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wayne County Veteran's Association, Inc. Memorial (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wayne.

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

2. Milton J. Ferguson 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 277 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 30, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.