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

Inscription. 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 • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s Potomac

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Highlands.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

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 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Black's Chapel Memorial Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Webster County / Nicholas County (approx. ¼ mile away); Moccasin Rangers (approx. 3½ miles away); Cowen Shootout (approx. 4.4 miles away); B&O Railroad Depot (approx. 4.4 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).

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

2. Stroud Massacre Marker

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 2,182 times since then and 160 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 5, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.