Ripley in Jackson County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Ripley
Jackson County Court House
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Jackson County was created by an act of the Virginia Assembly on March 1, 1831 and named for President Andrew Jackson.
The first courthouse was a brick structure. The land for the courthouse square was donated by Jacob Starcher, one of the earliest settlers in Jackson County. The second court house was built of cut stone and was completed in 1856 and was in use at the time of the Civil War. During the War Between the States, citizens of the county were divided in their political views, with some folks wishing to remain with Virginia, while others supported joining the Union and becoming a separate state. The different viewpoints caused strife between neighbors and relatives. The bitter feelings remained for many years after the war.
Confederate and Union troops moved back and forth through Jackson County during the war. On September 3, 1862, Gen. Albert Jenkins, while on a Confederate Cavalry raid through central West Virginia, entered Ripley with about 500 men. They took provisions from local businesses and relieved a United States Military paymaster of $5,525.00. The next morning they moved on to Ravenwood and then crossed into Ohio.
In 1915, a statue in memory of the Federal Soldiers was erected on the courthouse square. The two bronze cannons on display at this site are "mountain howitzers."
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Erected by Jackson County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Political Subdivisions • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is March 1, 1831.
Location. 38° 49.15′ N, 81° 42.715′ W. Marker is in Ripley, West Virginia, in Jackson County. It is on North Court Street just north of West Main Street (U.S. 33), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 106 N Court St, Ripley WV 25271, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s Mid-Ohio Valley. 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 walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Ripley (here, next to this marker); Partisan Raid (here, next to this marker); Revolutionary War Memorial (here, next to this marker); George Washington Bi-centennial Memorial Tree (a few steps from this marker); Civil War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Jackson County Veterans Memorial Park (a few steps from this marker); Pfost-Greene Murders / Last Public Execution (within shouting distance of this marker); Brother Harry Ripley (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ripley.
Other markers no longer nearby.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has replaced the linked marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 616 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 2, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
