Pritchard in Wayne County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Revolutionary War Soldier’s Grave
Samuel Hatton
Erected 2008 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 date for this entry is March 1, 1777.
Location. 38° 14.101′ N, 82° 35.899′ W. Marker is in Pritchard, West Virginia, in Wayne County. Marker is on U.S. 52 near Burke Hollow Road (Local Route 252/15), on the right when traveling south. It is on the southbound lanes of the divided highway, in front of the exit sign for Pritchard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Prichard WV 25555, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Giant Cooling Tower (approx. 4½ miles away in Kentucky); Sandy Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky (approx. 5.8 miles away in Kentucky); a different marker also named Revolutionary War Soldier’s Grave (approx. 8 miles away); Fort Gay (approx. 8.2 miles away); The Fort Gay Lock and Dam (approx. 8.2 miles away); Fort Gay Toll Bridge (approx. 8.2 miles away); Wayne County Veterans Memorial (approx. 8.2 miles away); Vancouver’s Fort (approx. 8.2 miles away in Kentucky).
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 251 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 30, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.