Near Camden-On-Gauley in Webster County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Stroud Massacre

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 1, 2021

1. Stroud Massacre Marker

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After signing of 1768 treaties, the Stroud family settled on Stroud's Creek near junction with Gauley River. Mrs. Stroud and seven children were killed by Shawnee war party in 1772. Recorded accounts of subsequent attack by settlers on Delaware village at Bulltown unproven. Last attack launched by Native Americans in Webster County.

Erected 2009 by West Virginia Archives & History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1768.

Location. 38° 22.029′ N, 80° 36.967′ W. Marker is near Camden-On-Gauley, West Virginia, in Webster County. Marker is on County Road 11, 0.2 miles north of Smoot Lane, on the left when traveling north. It is at the entrance to Black’s Chapel Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Camden on Gauley WV 26208, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Black's Chapel Memorial Church

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 1, 2021

2. Stroud Massacre Marker

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Webster County / Nicholas County (approx. ¼ mile away); Moccasin Rangers (approx. 3½ miles away); Crupperneck Bend (approx. 4.7 miles away); Young's Monument (approx. 11.2 miles away); Nicholas County / Braxton County (approx. 12.8 miles away); Webster Springs Hotel (approx. 13.4 miles away); a different marker also named Webster Springs Hotel (approx. 13.4 miles away).

Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 293 times since then and 79 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 5, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.