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

Richard M. Cook

Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 24, 2021

1. Richard M. Cook Marker

Inscription. Richard M. Cook (1822-1904) was a loyal Unionist from Wyoming County, but he was seated as a delegate at the state constitutional convention in 1862 upon petition from Mercer County. Cook was a captain of the Wyoming Home Guards, frequently skirmishing with local Confederate partisans. In an 1863 clash near present-day Matheny, William Wills, Cook’s son-in-law, was killed.

Erected 2019 by West Virginia Archives & History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • 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 1862.

Location. 37° 40.062′ N, 81° 36.036′ W. Marker is in Matheny, West Virginia, in Wyoming County. Marker is on Appalachian Highway (West Virginia Route 10) 2.9 miles Oceana, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9561 Appalachian Hwy, Oceana WV 24870, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. William Walker (approx. one mile away); Civil War Romance (approx. one mile away); Guyandotte Baptist Church (approx. 1.4 miles away); Oceana Veterans Memorial Wall

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(approx. 1.9 miles away); Capt. Ralph Stewart (approx. 1.9 miles away); American Disabled Veterans (approx. 1.9 miles away); After The Flag Is Folded (approx. 1.9 miles away); Duty Honor Country (approx. 1.9 miles away).

Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 24, 2021

2. Richard M. Cook Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 174 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 2, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.