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

Wayne Was Home to Two Confederate Colonels

Four Day Skirmish Erupted Around the Courthouse

— 1861 —

Wayne Was Home to Two Confederate Colonels Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. Wayne Was Home to Two Confederate Colonels Marker

Inscription. The Town of Wayne was home to two Confederate colonels in the Civil War — Colonel James Corns of the 8th VA Cavalry and Colonel Milton J. Ferguson of the 16th VA Cavalry. Both are shown above.

In August of 1861, a four day skirmish erupted around the courthouse as Union soldiers from Ceredo attempted to remove the county records. As local militia tried to stop them, gunfire raged in the streets as women and children hid in houses. A handful of Rebels and perhaps one Union man were killed, and in the end, the Union force returned to Ceredo. Wayne was raided several more times during the war.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1861.

Location. 38° 13.259′ N, 82° 26.544′ W. Marker is in Wayne, West Virginia, in Wayne County. Marker is at the intersection of Hendricks Street (West Virginia Route 152) and South Court Street, on the right when traveling south on Hendricks Street. It is near the southeast 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 (a few steps from this marker); World War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Wayne County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Hendricks Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Milton J. Ferguson (within shouting distance of this marker); Cool Hand Luke (within shouting distance of this marker); Amanda Smith (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wayne County Veteran's Association, Inc. Memorial (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wayne.

Marker in Front of the Wayne County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

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

2. Marker in Front of the Wayne County Courthouse

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 187 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 30, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.