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

Revolutionary War Soldier’s Grave

Samuel Hatton

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

1. Revolutionary War Soldier’s Grave Marker

Inscription. Samuel Hatton (1759-1839) is buried nearby. From March 1, 1777, to September 6, 1780, he served in the 1st Virginia State Regiment and was at Yorktown with General Washington. Received grant of 100 acres at Round Bottom (Prichard). Came here circa 1810. Progenitor of Wayne County Hatton-Hatten families.

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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in the Kyova Tri-State Region

and in the Southern Coalfields.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Ohio River Valley,

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 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

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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).

Another marker is no longer nearby. East Fork Covered Bridge / Covered Bridges (was approx. 7½ miles away in Kentucky but has been confirmed missing).

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

2. Revolutionary War Soldier’s Grave Marker

Did you immediately see it in this photo? I passed it the first time, saw it from the northbound lanes on the return, and spotted in on the second try southbound.

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 653 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 30, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.