Near Hampden in Mingo County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Horsepen Mountain
Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 24, 2021
1. Horsepen Mountain Marker
Nearby Boling Baker, white leader of Shawnee Indians, and husband of Aracoma, the daughter of Chief Cornstalk, held horses stolen from the white settlements. Recovery by owners in effect exterminated Baker’s adopted tribe.
Erected 1963 by West Virginia Historic Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list.
Location. 37° 38.826′ N, 81° 59.552′ W. Marker is near Hampden, West Virginia, in Mingo County. Marker is on U.S. 52, 0.4 miles east of West Virginia Route 44, on the right when traveling south. It is near the crest of Horsepen Mountain. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lyburn WV 25632, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Battle of Beech Creek (approx. 1.2 miles away); Hatfield Cemetery (approx. 3.9 miles away); Matewan Massacre (approx. 9˝ miles away); M.E. South Church (approx. 9˝ miles away); The Battle of Matewan (approx. 9.6 miles away); Working Together for One Another (approx. 9.6 miles away);
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Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 24, 2021
2. Horsepen Mountain Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 886 times since then and 205 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 2, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
