Malden in Kanawha County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Lewis Ruffner
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 31, 2021
Erected 2019 by West Virginia Archives & History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • 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 1797.
Location. 38° 17.931′ N, 81° 33.463′ W. Marker is in Malden, West Virginia, in Kanawha County. Marker is on Malden Drive just south of Commerce Drive, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4203 Malden Dr, Charleston WV 25306, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Necessary Ingredient (here, next to this marker); Booker T. Washington (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Booker T. Washington (here, next to this marker); African Zion Baptist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rev. Ruffner's Grave (about 800 feet away); Ruffner Well (approx. ¼ mile away); Burning Spring Monument (approx. 2 miles away); Daniel Boone (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Malden.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 31, 2021
Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 161 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 5, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.